Xuzhou Fifth War Zone Chief's Department.

With a solemn look on his face, Chief of Staff Bai walked into the command room holding a translation.

Chief Li asked: "Brother Bai, what happened!"

Handing a translation to Chief Li, Chief of Staff Bai shouted: "The intelligence agent in Shanghai sent a telegram saying that a batch of poison gas bombs has been shipped to Guanjia Town!"

After reading the telegram carefully, Chief Li took a deep breath: "The Japs are using poison gas again. I remember in the Battle of Shanghai, several brigades of our Gui Army were killed by the Japs' gas bombs. Such a tragedy

It can’t happen again with the 51st Army!”

Nodding, Chief of Staff Bai shouted: "Brother Li, next we have to find a way to destroy this batch of poisonous gas from the Japanese!"

After thinking for a while, Chief Li shouted: "I don't have any manpower now. Why not call the Wuhan headquarters and ask them to arrange agents to destroy these gas bombs!"

Chief of Staff Bai shouted: "Yes, I will make arrangements now!"

Chief Li shouted: "Wait a minute, what happened to Zhang Zizhong's troops!"

Chief of Staff Bai shouted: "Commander Zhang is resting in Majiazhuang after leading his troops to regain Linyi!"

Chief Li shouted: "Let the 59th Army rest for two more days. The 51st Army is fighting very hard. Whether the battle in Huainan can be reversed depends on General Zhang Zizhong!"

Chief of Staff Bai shouted: "Brother Li, don't worry. General Zhang is full of fighting spirit and wants to wash away his reputation as a traitor. If the 59th Army joins the battle on the Huaihe River, the situation will definitely be reversed!"

Scanning the attack and defense map of the fifth theater, Chief Li shouted: "I believe in General Zhang, but the 51st Army on the Huaihe Defense Line must also bite the Japanese 13th Division hard, so that the 59th Army can take the initiative to attack.

significance!"

Nodding, Chief of Staff Bai shouted: "Don't worry, Commander Yu has given assurances to the commander's department. He said that even if there is only one soldier left, he will never let the little Japs cross the Huaihe defense line even half a step!"

Smiling slightly, Chief Li shouted: "Well, I appreciate this attitude of being a military commander. It's quite encouraging, but the little devil is not a vegetarian. The next battle on the Huaihe River will be even more tragic. I must warn Yu Xuezhong

In a bloody battle to the end, Liu Shiyi’s 31st Army will frequently attack the Japanese’s flanks and rear, letting the Japanese know that China is full of battlefields and their occupied areas are not safe!”

Chief of Staff Bai shouted: "Yes!"

After a pause, Chief Li continued: "Once the operation to destroy the poison gas bombs fails, Yu Xuezhong must be instructed to defend against the poison gas. Their distribution of gas masks is insufficient, but they can use local methods often used in Shanghai!"

Chief of Staff Bai shouted: "Okay, I'll go make arrangements right away!"

…

The command room of the 51st Army Headquarters.

A signal soldier ran in.

After giving a salute to Commander Yu, the communications soldier shouted: "There is a call from the headquarters of the Fifth Theater District Commander!"

Commander Yu responded in a deep voice: "Read it!"

The communications soldier read: "Chief Li sent a message that Japanese poison gas bombs were found in the Guanjia Town area and are likely to be dropped on the Huaihe River defense line. We hope that the 51st Army will strengthen its poison gas defenses to prevent accidents!"

Hearing this, Commander Yu took a deep breath: "The little Japs are really vicious. The infantry is already stronger than our 51st Army, but now they are using gas bombs. This battle is really unwinnable!"

The chief of staff shouted: "Military, don't worry too much. I heard that Zhang Zizhong's Northwest Army is resting in Majiazhuang and will soon go south to support our Huaihe defense line!"

With a hint of joy on his face, Commander Yu shouted: "That's great, it has solved the urgent need of our 51st Army!"

After pondering for a while, the chief of staff shouted: "But we can't take it lightly. We still have to be careful about the gas bombs!"

After a slight hesitation, Commander Yu shouted in a low voice: "Chief of Staff, you also know that the entire 51st Army does not have a few sets of gas masks, so what should we do!"

With a smile on his face, the chief of staff shouted: "Military, there are no gas masks, we can make them ourselves!"

Commander Yu shouted: "We don't have an arsenal, how can we make it?"

The chief of staff shouted: "I don't know what the military is doing. Commander Zhang of the 720th Regiment just sent a telegram. He asked all troops to strengthen anti-toxic training with local methods!"

Commander Yu shouted: "A local method? What a local method?"

The chief of staff shouted: "Captain Zhang has promoted the anti-virus method of urine and towels to the entire 720 regiment! Just now, Chief of Staff Bai also strongly advocated this anti-virus strategy?"

Commander Yu shouted: "This Commander Zhang is so enlightened. How can he become so good at leading troops? I remember that he was bought as the commander!"

In fact, Captain Zhang is not enlightened. In fact, he is possessed by Liang Shanhao from the 21st century.

With Liang Shanhao's intelligence strategizing behind the scenes, how could the originally sophisticated and incompetent Captain Zhang not be enlightened?

Shaking his head slightly, the chief of staff shouted: "Captain Zhang has learned a lot. He has done well in the recent defensive battles, much better than the other main groups. I heard that the captain of the 24th Regiment

He was so beaten that he was so depressed that he committed suicide before dawn!"

With a satisfied smile on his face, Commander Yu shouted: "It seems that our 51st Army has discovered another general. Without further ado, I will immediately notify all infantry regiments to strengthen their poison prevention preparations!"

Suddenly raising his head, the chief of staff shouted: "Yes!"

…

Across the Huai River, on the other side of Bengbu is Xiao Bengbu.

At this time, the 11th Wing had taken over the offensive tasks of the 24th Wing.

Lifting his binoculars and observing the other side of the river, the regimental commander shouted: "Which unit of the China Army is on the other side?"

Also observing with a telescope, the chief of staff responded: "Your Excellency, the commander of the regiment, it is the 720th Regiment of the 51st Army!"

Raising his eyebrows, the commander shouted: "The 51st Army? Zhang Xueliang's Northeastern Army?"

With a slight nod, the chief of staff responded: "Yes, Zhang Xueliang's old general Xuezhong is in command now!"

With a disdainful smile on his face, the captain shouted: "The Northeast Army, haha, is the army that was driven back to the territory by my 10,000 Kwantung Army!"

The chief of staff shouted: "Your Excellency, Wing Commander, you must not take it lightly. The 720th Regiment on the other side can cripple the 24th Wing. It is definitely not a good thing!"

With a cold snort, the commander shouted: "The Northeastern Army is all the same. They don't run away when they see our empire's iron chariots. Has the chariot squadron arrived?"

The chief of staff shouted: "Hai! The tank squadron arrived at Xiaobengbu an hour ago and is now refueling and resting!"

Looking towards the upper reaches of the Huaihe River, the commander of the regiment muttered and shouted: "Chief of Staff, the hydrological conditions in the river section at 14 o'clock are good. Order the engineers to build a pontoon bridge in that area overnight!"

With a bit of confusion on his face, the chief of staff shouted: "Your Excellency, Wing Commander, don't we use the ferry to transport the tanks directly as planned?"

Smiling slightly, the commander shouted: "No, the original plan has changed. Idiots use tanks to attack from the front. Did you see that? An anti-tank trench was dug in front of the Bengbu position, which is very detrimental to tank maneuvers. I think the flanks of the Chinese Army

He must have been unprepared."

Immediately understanding the intention of the commander, the chief of staff shouted: "Sou Ga! Your Excellency the plan of the commander is wonderful! You are indeed the proud man of the mainland. There is an old saying in Chinese military literature that just summarizes your idea."

Wei Wei was startled, and the captain asked in a deep voice: "Oh, what old saying?"

The chief of staff shouted: "Surprise them and attack them unprepared. When the China Army discovers that an iron chariot unit suddenly appears from behind, the fighting will of the 720th Regiment will definitely collapse!"
Chapter completed!