People are showing their swords, secretly helping Shanxi Northwestern Iron Triangle 282. Chapter 282 The Southeast Iron Triangle of Shanxi Province has been established
282. Chapter 282 The Southeast Iron Triangle of Shanxi Province has been established
Chapter 282 The Southeast Iron Triangle of Shanxi Province has been established
Taiyue Mountain is located in the Luliang Mountains in the west of Shanxi Province and in the center of the Taihang Mountains in the east.
It extends from the Taiyuan area in the north to the Pingyang City area in the south, covering a wide area.
After the large-scale raids by the Eighth Route Army ended, Brigadier Chen's troops began to station in the Taihang Mountain area, actively developing base areas and establishing armed forces behind enemy lines.
Originally, Li Yunlong's independent detachment was to establish a base in the area west of Xin County, so as to play a role in uniting the teams in northwestern Shanxi and southern Shanxi.
However, the 27th Little Devils Division mobilized heavy troops to attack Lancheng and other areas, and the independent detachment that suffered certain losses was forced to relocate.
After leaving Lancheng and other areas, the independent detachment has returned to Brigadier Chen's troops, and they also came to the Taiyue Mountain area.
During this period, Li Yunlong became the king of the mountain, and an independent detachment developed activities in Hongdong City, the ancient city and other areas in the southern part of Mount Taiyue.
They occasionally carried out combat operations and continued to attack the Japanese and puppet troops, which also yielded certain gains.
At this time, at Brigadier Chen's brigade headquarters, Li Yunlong came to Brigadier Chen with a smile.
Up to now, Brigadier Chen is not only the commander of the 386th Brigade, but also the commander of the Taiyue Regional Force.
Brigadier Chen also turned a blind eye to this and ignored him completely.
Brigadier Chen didn't take care of Li Yunlong, and whipped him directly with the riding whip.
Saburo Endo's third flying regiment has been stationed in the northern Henan region and is ready for support operations.
Moreover, the ferry and ships were damaged to a certain extent.
If I continue to make mistakes, not only the acting detachment leader, but also the new regiment leader will not be able to be saved.
"Old Li, how are you? What did the brigade commander say? Can we fight?"
He pushed the sake to Zhao Gang beside him and directly took out the sweet potato to bake.
The Third Flying Regiment is responsible for cooperating with the operations in the eastern part of Zhongtiao Mountain.
During this day, the Little Devils Air Force of the First Flying Regiment continued to dispatch and launched bombings south of the Yellow River in Shaanxi and Henan Provinces.
On the afternoon of May 7, the commander of the First Theater Zone issued a combat order.
In a short period of time, even if Li Yunlong achieves great military exploits, he will not receive any promotion.
The infantry battalion has three infantry companies and one machine gun company.
However, after a battle, Li Yunlong connived with the troops and killed the puppet prisoners who had laid down their weapons and surrendered.
It was at this time that Lieutenant General Toshi Kinoshita, the commander of the Third Flying Group assigned to the North China Front, set up a headquarters in the northern Henan region.
As for the Eighth Theater Troops deployed by Shaanxi Province, if they want to rush to support the First Theater Operation, they can only advance on foot.
"Now the three regiments have the same weapons and equipment, but if you look at it, the strength of our new regiment's soldiers is not comparable to yours."
They asked the above ministries to quickly attack the Japanese and puppet troops according to the predetermined plan.
At the same time, many important towns were bombed, which made it impossible for the troops here in Shaanxi Province to rush to help quickly after the battle started.
Li Yunlong was so frightened that he took several steps back and looked towards Wang Zhengwei and Chief of Staff Zhou for help.
These artillery can be organized into more than a dozen artillery batteries and assigned to each regiment for use.
Brigadier Chen had a serious expression on his face, looked at Li Yunlong in front of him and said sternly.
The first flight group took off from Yun County in southern Shanxi, and the third flight group took off from Xinxiang in northern Henan.
Fortunately, Wang Zhengwei and Chief of Staff Zhou stopped him immediately.
Each machine gun battery is equipped with two 82MM mortars and three heavy machine guns.
The troops of the 11th Preparatory Regiment only made a symbolic attack and quickly withdrew after encountering obstruction.
But looking at the expressions on their faces, Li Yunlong realized that he had said the wrong thing.
"I finally gave you the position of detachment leader, but luckily for you, you became the acting detachment leader in the blink of an eye."
Brigadier Chen's anger subsided at this time. He came to the map and looked at the location of Shannan with a solemn expression on his face.
Up to now, the independent detachment belongs to the field detachment, and the three regiments are the main field infantry regiments.
In the end, Li Yunlong's position as leader of the independent detachment was revoked.
Looking at the playful and smiling Li Yunlong in front of him, Brigadier Chen was filled with anger.
As for the attacking troops here in Zhongtiao Mountain, when they left their position, they were violently bombarded by various artillery pieces from the Japs.
At around 11 o'clock in the morning, the New First Regiment, Independent Regiment, and New Second Regiment under the Independent Detachment gradually assembled in the Hongdong City area.
"As for the main attack mission, hey hey hey, don't even think about it, it must be from my new regiment."
"Yes, brigade commander, don't worry, I will definitely obey the order and obey the command."
"Now your independent detachment is gathering in the Hongdong City area, hiding in the highland mountains, waiting for follow-up combat orders."
They have more than a hundred aircraft of various types and are the absolute main force of the Third Flying Group.
Li Yunlong looked at the attitude of Brigadier Chen and others and gradually realized the seriousness of the matter.
After eating a cup of sweet potatoes, the burning sensation spread from his mouth. Li Yunlong happily ate a peanut, not to mention how happy he was.
Li Yunlong drank the seized little devil's sake, smacked his lips, and shook his head.
The infantry platoon has three infantry squads, and the platoon headquarters is equipped with a grenade launcher.
This will have a great impact on crossing the river. In addition, materials will be destroyed, which will also affect the subsequent operations.
Various cans are placed on the table, as well as steamed buns with mixed noodles.
The bombing by the Third Flying Group of the Japanese Army started on the 5th and lasted until the morning of the 7th.
Immediately afterwards, Brigadier Chen pointed at the area north of Pingyang City with a serious expression on his face and emphasized repeatedly.
Li Yunlong was very careless and did not take the punishment seriously at all.
Li Yunlong's new regiment has an additional cavalry company.
The Japanese and puppet troops gathered a lot of troops this time, and they also knew that the Japanese army had been spreading smoke bombs before.
Wang Zhengwei also came over and educated Li Yunlong repeatedly.
Aerial bombs fell directly on the position.
Until evening, the First Flying Group stopped bombing.
For two and a half days, more than 300 aircraft continued bombing, affecting various units deployed in the first theater south of the Yellow River in Henan Province.
At four o'clock in the afternoon, Lieutenant General Toshi Kinoshita, the group commander, commanded the aviation unit to begin combat operations.
Any talk of attacking the Jinsui Army and the Eighth Route Army is all lies.
It is worth mentioning that the Little Devil reconnaissance aircraft can carry aerial bombs and can also be used as a bomber.
He Jingzhi and Guo Jiqiao called the Glory First Division, 27th Army, 14th Army, and 93rd Army one after another.
However, considering Li Yunlong's previous military exploits and the situation of the independent detachment, he was still allowed to act as the detachment leader.
The counties in the Northern Shanxi Iron Triangle became the Southeast Shanxi Iron Triangle, and their troops were completely integrated.
Even though he has been revoked from his position as detachment leader, for him, being the acting detachment leader is still good because he can still command the troops in combat.
Moreover, the Japs currently have complete control of the air. They can send bombers alone to fight without being threatened at all.
According to the division of the Third Flying Group, the First Flying Group is responsible for cooperating with operations in the western part of Zhongtiao Mountain.
After receiving the cable, Lieutenant General Toshiro Kinoshita, commander of the group, immediately began to contact Major General Toyoji Akiyama, commander of the 1st Flying Group.
However, the relevant departments of the general headquarters made a serious note on Li Yunlong's file.
"Next time, I promise not to touch all the prisoners."
"These prisoners are at fault. We can judge them, but you can't just kill them."
He stood there, no longer hiding, and admitted his mistake obediently.
So now they have the same weapon configuration, but the new group is still the strongest in combat effectiveness.
Brigadier Chen was called to the division headquarters for this and was severely criticized by the division commander.
They mainly bombed relevant towns, roads, ferries, and ships in Henan and Shaanxi provinces south of the Yellow River.
The Eighth Route Army had strict regulations that treated prisoners preferentially and would not kill them if they surrendered their guns.
But in terms of artillery, they have been strengthened, which is also the result of repeated negotiations between Li Yunlong and the brigade commander.
The whole regiment has twenty-seven grenades, nine 60MM mortars, six 82MM mortars, six Type 92 infantry guns, and six Shanxi orogen cannons!
The infantry artillery company and mountain artillery company directly under the regiment are strengthened and have six artillery pieces.
It didn't take long for him to command the troops to launch combat operations and continuously attack the Japanese and puppet troops.
Brigadier Chen also personally coordinated to ensure that the three regiments had the same weapons and ammunition.
And some combat supplies were also destroyed during the bombing.
As soon as he finished speaking, he was so angry that he picked up the riding whip and pretended to beat Li Yunlong.
So Li Yunlong, like a good baby, took the initiative to admit his mistakes and kept making sure.
"Brigadier Commander, Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff, I know I was wrong."
The ancient city area of Hongdong City, where the independent detachment is located, is just north of Pingyang City, an important town in southern Shanxi. They can carry out operations here and be able to effectively coordinate the operations.
"Ouch, it hurts so much, Brigadier, please stop hitting me."
"When our troops are gathered together, there must be a combat mission."
"Lao Ding, Lao Kong, there must be a combat mission when the troops are assembled. The brigade commander asked me to wait for the combat order."
During this period, the three regiments continued to conduct small-scale operations and seized certain weapons, ammunition and supplies.
But by May 6, all the main forces of the Third Flying Group were dispatched.
"If you miss such an opportunity, it will be completely impossible to find such an opportunity in the future."
Each company has three infantry platoons, and the company headquarters also has a 60MM mortar.
Of course, it can be seen that their grenade launchers have been reduced a lot. Previously, each platoon of Li Yunlong's new regiment even equipped three grenade launchers.
After all, their number of grenade launchers and heavy machine guns have been greatly reduced before.
This incident caused a big fuss, and even though these puppet prisoners were extremely guilty, Li Yunlong could not tolerate this problem.
Li Yunlong, Ding Wei, and Kong Jie gathered together.
When Wang Zhengwei and Chief of Staff Zhou heard what Li Yunlong said, they immediately let go of Brigadier Chen.
In the highlands northeast of Hongdong City, the detachment headquarters of the independent detachment was established on a highland called Sifang Mountain.
Time is passing. At three o'clock in the afternoon on May 4th, in the Xiangningcheng area, the Glory First Division has advanced to the designated area to assemble.
Not to mention Li Yunlong's coming, even if he didn't come to ask for a fight, Brigadier Chen would have given him relevant combat orders.
They mainly carried out carpet bombing on several important towns, and at the same time completely cut off the Longhai Railway between Henan Province and Shaanxi Province.
"I have received a lot of news. The Japanese and puppet troops have gathered a lot of troops this time. We can get a lot of benefits no matter what we do."
It is worth mentioning that the New Second Regiment and the Independent Regiment often used their cadres and soldiers to exchange weapons and ammunition with Li Yunlong.
The Longhai Railway is currently the main connecting railway between Shaanxi Province and Henan Province. They blew up the railway here.
"By the way, brigade commander, I came here this time to ask for your instructions. Jinnan will fight next, and we will participate or not."
Li Yunlong saluted directly and said with confidence.
"Hehehehe, you Li Yunlong still have the nerve to smile!"
"If you, Li Yunlong, think that promoting you is like giving you a hot potato, you should have said it earlier, and now I will fight you to the end."
Each squad has one light machine gun and ten rifles.
On May 5th, at around six o'clock in the morning, there was a series of roars from Yunxian Airport.
Of course, Brigadier Chen had a sense of control and the blow was not very painful.
A large number of bombers covered the sky and the sun, and they began to head to the Yellow River NA area of Shaanxi Province and Henan Province.
Both Li Yunlong and Ding Wei and Kong Jie were counting on replenishing their troops through combat.
Here in the Glory First Division, Chen Ziyun forcibly stopped Chu Yunfei and did not arrange for the main force to be dispatched.
"The division headquarters and headquarters have also sent messages one after another. We will definitely participate in this battle."
"You have been registered with the division and headquarters. If you make even the slightest mistake, you will be kicked to the bottom!"
Brigadier Chen waved to Li Yunlong, and Li Yunlong came to the map.
By eight o'clock in the evening, North China Front Commander Tada Shun and First Army Commander Shinozuka Yoshio called the Third Flying Group one after another.
The troops under his command include four regiments of the 386 Brigade, three military divisions, and an independent detachment.
The new first regiment, the new second regiment, and the independent regiment have the same organization and the same weapon configuration.
"If you make a mistake, no matter who comes forward, they can't protect you. As for your wish to command the battle, it's even more wishful thinking."
"Old Li, we have agreed this time that our independent regiment will have to carry out a main attack mission no matter what."
Each regiment is directly affiliated with an infantry artillery company, a mountain artillery company, and a special agent company.
Here at the independent detachment, Li Yunlong and others are ready for battle.
Li Yunlong hurriedly admitted his mistake. He knew that if he did not admit his mistake, the brigade commander's riding crop would definitely come off.
After they were dispatched, the Third Flying Regiment also immediately launched a bombing campaign.
In the afternoon, they began to go in depth, mainly bombing some important towns and roads.
Planes came one after another over Zhongtiao Mountain and directly launched carpet bombing.
"The Japanese and puppet troops have heavy troops. If the independent detachment suffers heavy casualties, it is unknown whether you can save your head!"
They mainly bombed some ferries, and at the same time looked for ships on the Yellow River to bomb.
Akiyama Toyoji's First Flying Group is even more powerful. They have the reconnaissance aircraft team 83 and the bomber team 90.
"I'm telling you Li Yunlong, don't take it seriously. You won't be promoted in the short term."
If combined with the independent regiments, guerrillas and other troops established locally, there are more than twenty regiments.
The squadron leader and squadron leader of the First Flying Regiment began to prepare for battle.
Akiyama Toyoji held a meeting overnight and issued combat orders.
"They all followed the little devils in their raids and slaughtered innocent people. Can I let them go?"
Of course, even so, Li Yunlong felt aggrieved.
Counting all combat troops, Brigadier Chen has more than a dozen regiments under his command.
The three regiments of the independent detachment have a total of eighteen 82MM mortars, eighteen Type 92 infantry guns, and eighteen Shanxi orogenic guns.
Akiyama Toyoji's First Flight Regiment also began to station here in Yun County, Shanxi Province, and was also prepared.
"If the Japanese and puppet troops make such a big noise this time, we will definitely join the war. Just wait and see."
After Li Yunlong led the independent detachment to the Taiyue Mountain area, he did not remain quiet for long under the nose of Brigadier Chen.
"From this moment on, any actions must be subject to the command from the brigade headquarters. You must not act without permission without orders!"
The main field regiment alone has the strength of seven regiments.
Li Yunlong looked at Ding Wei and Kong Jie beside him and said proudly.
After all, most of these artillery pieces were captured by them themselves.
The real target of the Japs this time is the troops of the First Theater Zone in Zhongtiao Mountain.
Brigadier Chen gave them such an artillery configuration, so the grenades must be taken out and distributed to other troops for use.
"But Li Yunlong, please listen carefully. You must obey the arrangements and never act without authorization."
Even Chief of Staff Zhou kept emphasizing a series of consequences.
"Can you please be more enthusiastic? Who is the same as you? Their positions are getting lower and lower."
For him, as long as he can fight, these are not problems.
Li Yunlong also realized that he, as the acting detachment leader, had to keep his position only after many people begged for mercy.
At three o'clock in the morning on May 4th, Li Yunlong began to return to the independent detachment.
Brigadier Chen's current troops can easily form a group army as long as they have enough weapons and equipment.
During this period, under the personal coordination of the brigade commander, the three regiments of the independent detachment maintained the same weapons configuration.
Japanese aircraft with plaster flags smeared on them took off one after another. They flew directly over Zhongtiao Mountain, crossed the Yellow River, and headed for Shaanxi Province.
"Brigade Commander, those puppet soldiers have done all kinds of bad things. If they can't lay down their weapons and surrender, they won't be punished in any way."
"Anyway, we, Lao Li, are used to it. Now we can still act as detachment leader, and we can still command the independent detachment to fight."
Moreover, their weapons and equipment have also been strengthened to a certain extent, but Li Yunlong is not satisfied with this.
The 27th Army responded immediately. They attacked from Lingchuan, but were stubbornly blocked by the Japs.
Brigadier Chen's troops are currently mainly concentrated in the Taiyue Mountain area, and their position is very important.
With the explosion sound that resounded in the sky, the Zhongtiao Mountain area was filled with gunpowder smoke. At this moment, it seemed as if the earth was shaking and the mountains were shaking, and fire was shooting into the sky everywhere!
At five o'clock, the 41st Division and the independent mixed ninth brigade deployed in the Yicheng and Jiangcheng areas began to dispatch.
They directly launched a fierce attack on Hengling Pass, where the Japanese troops were uniformly commanded by Qing Shuigui, the commander of the 41st Division.
Qingshui directly invested the absolute main force, with 7,000 troops equipped with tanks and armored vehicles, storming the defensive 17th Army position on the west side of Hengling Pass!
The eight thousand troops were equipped with artillery to conduct a diversionary attack on the 43rd Army position in the Shunwangping area northeast of Hengling Pass.
At this point, the battle of Zhongtiao Mountain officially begins!
