31st Army Headquarters.

With his eyes fixed on the battle map, Liang Shanhao was carefully considering the military situation.

In the battle at Bafang Town, the 181st Regiment fought well.

A fully loaded Japs regiment was completely eaten.

In addition, the Japanese captain also committed suicide during this battle!

However, Liang Shanhao felt very contemptuous of the combat style of the Fourth Regiment of the Central Army's Iron Regiment.

Because of the wait-and-see attitude of the Iron Fourth Regiment, the Sichuan Army's Independent Regiment suffered almost all losses, and its leader was seriously injured in the battle.

Next, the 181st Regiment under Liang Shanhao will fight in cooperation with the Iron Fourth Regiment.

In this coordinated operation, it was difficult for Liang Shanhao to ensure that the 181st Regiment would not be betrayed by the Iron 4th Regiment.

While he was thinking about it, the chief of staff walked in from outside the door.

With an angry look on his face, the chief of staff shouted: "Master! The Iron Fourth Regiment of the 20th Army has actually repeated its old tricks!"

Raising his eyebrows, Liang Shanhao shouted: "Chief of Staff, what's wrong! Is the Fourth Iron Regiment playing some tricks again?"

The chief of staff sighed: "Master, this Iron Fourth Regiment did not cooperate with the 181st Regiment in marching towards Yixian County. As a result, the 281st Regiment's flanks and back will not be supported, which is very dangerous!"

Liang Shanhao shouted angrily: "Damn it, when did these Central Army troops still want to eliminate dissidents? Isn't this a different way to help the little devils?"

After a pause, Liang Shanhao shouted again: "Where is the 181st Regiment now?"

The chief of staff shouted: "The 181st Regiment has now arrived at Baihuzhuang. In addition, a brigade from the Sichuan Army has arrived at Qinglongzhuang, forming a rivalry with the 181st Regiment! However, without the follow-up of the Iron Fourth Regiment, neither the Sichuan Army brigade nor the 181st Regiment

They are all very dangerous! Once the Japanese troops send out troops to make detours, the consequences for the troops besieging Yixian County will be disastrous!"

Liang Shanhao shouted: "Chief of Staff, what do you think of the current war situation?"

After pondering for a moment, the chief of staff shouted: "I think that on the one hand, we should report to the commander of the fifth war zone and urge the Tang Army Corps to move to Yixian immediately. On the other hand, in order to prevent any eventuality, we should send other troops to rush to rescue.

Ensure the flank security of the 181st Regiment!"

Liang Shanhao shouted: "Which unit is closest to the 181st Regiment now?"

The chief of staff shouted: "The 183rd Regiment is now in Caojiazhuang, but it is two days' journey from the 181st Regiment!"

Liang Shanhao shouted: "Signal Corps, order the 183rd Regiment to speed up the march and arrive near Baihu Village in Yi County within 24 hours!"

The signal soldier shouted in response: "Yes!"

At this time, the chief of staff shouted again: "Regiment! One more thing, I heard that the heavy artillery of the 10th Artillery Regiment has not crossed the Qinglong River yet!"

Liang Shanhao shouted: "Why haven't you crossed the Qinglong River yet? The city wall of Yixian County is strong and tall. If there is no heavy artillery support, then why fight?"

With a wry smile, the chief of staff shouted: "The 10th Artillery Regiment lacked bridge-building tools and asked for help from the 20th Army Corps. However, the engineers of the 20th Army Corps were arranging foreign workers and deliberately delayed the time. The commander of the 10th Artillery Regiment was so angry that he wanted to kill the platoon leader!

"

Sighing heavily, Liang Shanhao shouted: "This friendly army is not a friend, why do you do such a thing that harms others and does not benefit yourself? We are fighting a national war now!"

The chief of staff shouted: "The Central Army just lacks a big picture! However, there are Eighth Route Army guerrillas operating in Shandong. If necessary, you can consider asking them for help!"

After the Eighth Route Army crossed the Yellow River eastward and fought the Japanese at Pingxingguan and other places, some of the Red Army veterans had gone to Shandong to develop anti-Japanese forces.

These anti-Japanese forces frequently launched attacks and inflicted heavy damage on the Japanese's logistical supply lines many times.

Liang Shanhao shouted: "Eighth Route Army guerrillas? I heard that although they have crude weapons and equipment, they often attack the railway lines of the Japs! Their enthusiasm for the war is much higher than that of Tang's army! When necessary, you have to ask them for support

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After a pause, Liang Shanhao shouted again: "However, once the support of the friendly forces is not in place, the siege of Yixian County is likely to fail. At this time, the Japanese reinforcements are about to move south. Chief of Staff, tell several regiments near Yixian County,

Don’t rush to attack, be sure to save yourself!”

The chief of staff shouted in response: "Yes!"

…

At night, the northern section of Jinpu Road.

A military train was speeding along the railway line towards Yixian County.

There were Type 92 infantry cannons on the first three carriages of the military column. In addition, a dozen carriages were filled with Japanese soldiers.

At this time, in the officer's cabin of the carriage, a Japanese lieutenant general was having a meeting with a group of commanders under his command.

After scanning a circle of officers, the Japanese Lieutenant General shouted: "Everyone, due to a tactical mistake, the Tenth Division is now being heavily surrounded by the China Army. Our current task is to break the siege of the Tenth Division and then defeat it.

The Chinese army then occupied Xuzhou!"

Hearing this, all the officers shouted wildly: "The Imperial Army is victorious! His Majesty the Emperor is on board!"

Pressing down his hands, the Japanese Lieutenant General shouted in a deep voice: "Now! The Chief of Staff will assign offensive tactics to each regiment!"

The chief of staff walked to a map of Yixian County and shouted: "According to the information provided by the commander of the Isotani Division, a large number of Chinese troops have gathered on the east and west wings of Yixian County. Our combat goal is very simple, which is to divide the troops.

Two lines, carry out a roundabout outflank and attack the back of the Chinese army!"

The Japanese reinforcements were very ambitious. In this battle, they not only rescued the siege, but more importantly, they wanted to eat up the Chinese troops around Yi County, then attack southward and capture Xuzhou in one fell swoop.

After a pause, the chief of staff shouted: "Now, I give the order!"

All the Japanese captains turned their attention to the chief of staff.

The chief of staff shouted in a deep voice: "The 18th Regiment and the 81st Regiment will detour to the west of Yixian County to attack the enemies near Qinglongzhuang!"

The two Japanese captains stood up together and responded in unison: "Hai! Be loyal to the emperor!"

The chief of staff shouted again: "The 17th Regiment and the 71st Regiment will detour to the east of Yixian County to attack the enemies of Baihuzhuang!"

The other two Japanese captains also responded in unison: "Hai!"

At this time, the Japanese Lieutenant General stood up again and shouted with a raised voice: "Everyone! In this battle, we must defeat the Chinese Army without leaving a single piece of armor behind, reverse the situation on the Jinpu Road battlefield in one fell swoop, and enhance the military strength of our division.

Wei, do you have the confidence to build glory?"

A group of Japanese officers stood up from their seats and echoed in unison: "Hai! Be loyal to the empire! Be loyal to the empire!"

The Japanese Lieutenant General shouted: "Yo Xi! Go back to the various units to mobilize before the war! As soon as the train arrives at the station, attack immediately!"

The Japanese officer responded again: "Hai!"

Soon, waves of fanatical slogans came from the carriage of the military column.

The slogans are getting louder and crazier than the last!

Amid fanatical slogans, the military column loaded with tiger and wolf troops galloped southward along Jinpu Road.

Time passes by minute by minute.

The Japanese reinforcements are also getting closer and closer to Yi County.

When a touch of fish belly white appeared in the eastern sky, the Japanese army stopped at the train station.

Groups of Japanese soldiers quietly jumped out of the carriages, then moved their equipment and organized their teams.

Immediately afterwards, the Japanese reinforcements divided into two groups, one heading east and the other heading west.

The two Japanese reinforcements were like the two big fists of the Isoya Division, secretly hitting the Sichuan Army and the Northwest Army on the backs of their heads.

All this is going on silently, and at this time, the Sichuan Army and the frontline troops of the Northwest Army are completely unaware of it.
Chapter completed!