"In the autumn of 1940, in order to break the prison blockade imposed by the Japanese Empire on the Taihang Base Area, the Eighth Route Army conducted a large-scale raid, focusing on destroying the Zhengtai Railway line.
In order to strengthen the anti-Japanese momentum, the Eighth Route Army announced to the outside world: The Hundred Regiments War.
At the end of the same year, Yamazaki led his troops to accidentally break into the hinterland of the Eighth Route Army's Taihang Base, and unexpectedly discovered an area with quite peculiar terrain."
Beichuan described the situation at that time:
"Then, the Yamazaki Brigade was unexpectedly ambushed by the Eighth Route Army troops in a particularly peculiar crack-shaped canyon terrain called a line of sky.
They were eventually wiped out by the Eighth Route Army near Lijiapo."
"But on the eve of the destruction of the Yamazaki Brigade, Yamazaki ordered the Communications Department to convey a communication to the command department, which emphasized specifically.
The map shows that the unique narrow canyon is located 45 kilometers north of Licheng County. In that area, according to our army's subsequent exploration, there is a unique terrain called Huangya Cave, which should be located
That line of sky behind.
Just as Mr. Yamazaki judged in the communication, he believed that there must be a cave behind the canyon."
"General, later our army's intelligence department specially investigated the enemy situation in that area.
In addition, you should also remember this matter. In order to specifically explore the information related to the first line of sky, Yamamoto-kun also sent a special investigation team of the special agent team to enter the first line of sky for investigation.
Later, we were sure that behind the thin line of sky in the canyon, there was a secret arsenal of the Eighth Route Army hidden in Huangyadong.
This is our final combat goal this time, the largest arsenal built by the Taihang Eighth Route Army."
Yoshio Shinozuka nodded.
This was indeed the process by which the Japanese intelligence department gradually discovered the exact location of the Eighth Route Army Huangyadong Arsenal.
Kitagawa was quite emotional: "Now that I think about it, Yamazaki and Yamamoto-kun are worthy of being the warriors of our empire. This is the extremely valuable military intelligence they finally obtained for our empire with their precious lives!"
As soon as these words came out, it seemed to pull a certain string in Yoshio Shinozuka's heart.
Yoshio Shinozuka, who was still a little hesitant at first, gradually became firmer.
He was silent for a moment, and then said in a low voice:
"Kitagawa-kun, what you said is absolutely correct. It seems that Yamamoto-kun and Yamazaki-kun also hope that we will use a subversive battle to completely defeat the Eighth Route Army!
This time, our army has been preparing for a long time, and the final battle against the Eighth Route Army's Huangyadong Arsenal - it is bound to win!"
Beichuan nodded heavily. What he feared most was the entire First Army. Even the Commander had completely lost the confidence to destroy the Eighth Route Army.
That is undoubtedly a horrific disaster.
But now, looking at the commander's restored fighting spirit, victory seemed to be within reach, and Beichuan quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
Then the two old devils began to look at the military combat map and continued to plot a combat plan against the Eighth Route Army Huangyadong Arsenal.
Japanese Chief of Staff Beichuan reported on the current war situation:
"General, everything is as you expected. This time, the Eighth Route Army, mainly composed of the First Independent Detachment of Northwestern Shanxi, took the lead in capturing our army's large strongholds in Yangguan, Pingbei and Hanoi.
After our First Army adjusted its strategy to deal with the Eighth Route Army's local attacks, it even took the initiative to abandon some small and medium-sized strongholds in quasi-security areas and remote towns and villages.
As expected, a large number of Eighth Route Army troops did not stop their march and continued to advance towards the quasi-security area of our army.
And firmly occupied our army's original strongholds, fortifications, towns, and villages.
A considerable number of Eighth Route Army troops are gradually leaving their stable bases and moving towards the quasi-security areas of our army.
This has resulted in a relatively empty state of military strength in many Eighth Route Army base areas."
"円西!" Yoshio Shinozuka nodded and asked again: "The Eighth Route Army must not have noticed the flaw in our army's defense, right?"
Beichuan was convinced: "General, please rest assured, this is absolutely impossible. When the Eighth Route Army attacked our army's strongholds and towns on the outer lines, our defenders also put up tenacious resistance.
All appearances show that it is just because the Eighth Route Army's offensive momentum is too fierce and our army's defensive strength is insufficient.
Only then were they forced to abandon the towns and strongholds on the outer lines, shrink their troops, and conduct concentrated defense of major counties, towns and other public security areas.
It is impossible for the Eighth Route Army to notice that the elite combat troops originally stationed in the security area of our army were secretly transferred to Changzhi, which resulted in the weakness of the defensive force.
In addition, in order to be especially wary of those Eighth Route Army spies and spies who are almost all-pervasive.
The elite combat troops transferred by our army to Changzhi were divided into eight batches. It took nearly two months to complete the transfer and deployment."
After hearing Kitagawa's affirmative words, Shinozuka Yoshio nodded with satisfaction.
And what do these words mean?
It clearly shows that the Eighth Route Army's partial attack on the major quasi-security areas of the Japanese army was so successful.
Perhaps there is some element of a conspiracy deliberately set by the Japanese army.
I have to say that the Japanese army's secret deployment of troops this time was quite shrewd.
Play a good game of concealing the truth and concealing Chen Cang.
Regarding this, in Beichuan’s meaning:
"This damn Eighth Route Army, that damn Kong Jie, do you really think our Empire of Japan is so weak?
Even if the Pacific War breaks out, even if our army needs to fight on two fronts, our mighty Japanese Empire cannot be provoked by these mere Tubal Road.
The time can even extend to a few months ago, when a detachment of the Eighth Route Army took the lead in launching a counterattack against our army's quasi-public security area by taking advantage of the harsh winter environment.
If it weren't for the general, you would secretly issue the instructions.
Even when a detachment of the Eighth Route Army launched an attack, our army's main combat force, which was lurking in secret, remained unmoved.
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How could a measly detachment of the Eighth Route Army capture four townships and three towns?"
Yoshio Shinozuka waved his hand indifferently: "If Kong Jie is not eliminated, he will definitely become a serious problem for our empire.
Waiting for the successful completion of this operation, the Huangyadong Arsenal of the Eighth Route Army will be destroyed, and the main combat force of the Eighth Route Army in the Taihang Base Area will be severely damaged.
Then I will look back and kill a team to eliminate the hatred in my heart!"
It turns out that all this is a shocking conspiracy carefully designed by the old Japanese Yoshio Shinozuka and Kitagawa several months ago.
As early as a few months ago, Kong Jie led a team to launch a major local counterattack against the Japanese army during the winter.
The First Japanese Army in Shanxi.
In fact, under the orders of Commander Yoshio Shinozuka, some elite troops were secretly transferred to the direction of Changji.
These include the elite combat troops of the Japanese independent third, ninth and sixteenth brigades.
In addition, they are mainly mechanized combat squadrons.
Yoshio Shinozuka spent a lot of effort to put together nearly six mechanized combat squadrons, with a total strength of about 1,200 people.
This can also explain why in the northwestern Shanxi area, Kong Jie led a detachment to launch a winter counterattack and successfully defeated some mechanized combat squadrons of the Japanese army with the help of a mechanized combat unit built by the detachment.
Throughout northwest Shanxi, almost no Japanese mechanized combat troops were seen anymore.
Because the little devils transferred a considerable part of the mechanized combat troops in advance.
After that, a team took the lead in launching a large-scale local counterattack against the Japanese army.
Even after losing every stronghold, every town, and every village, the Japanese army never drew out a few elite mixed brigades for reinforcements.
Even the elites of several divisions have been standing still.
The little Japanese deliberately tried to use their tactics to conceal the truth. They would rather abandon quite a few strongholds, towns and villages as bait in order to completely paralyze the judgment of the Eighth Route Army.
Although Kong Jie once noticed something unusual about this - although this winter counterattack was able to be completed so smoothly, it should be attributed to the proper use of tactics, as well as the courageous fighting and unity of all the soldiers.<
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But at some point, Kong Jie also felt that this winter counterattack was going too smoothly.
Even if the strength of the Japanese First Army declined due to certain factors, it would not have declined so quickly!
Although the Japs seem to be deliberately spreading propaganda to the outside world, they deliberately reduce the number of troops on the outside in order to avoid unnecessary losses and concentrate their forces on defense.
At the same time, it is also to survive this winter, and then wait until next spring to launch a retaliatory sweep of the Eighth Route Army base areas.
Everything seems very reasonable.
But Kong Jie always felt that something was wrong.
I just haven't been able to figure out where it is.
It took nearly two months to make use of these appearances.
The little Japanese who secretly plotted against Chen Cang finally completed the transfer of troops.
As for the Eighth Route Army, even though it had a fairly dense intelligence network, it still failed to detect the secret transfer of these elite combat units of the Japanese army.
The only thing is:
The Santai Township artillery testing ground and processing plant were accidentally attacked.
"These damn Tubal Roads!"
Yoshio Shinozuka cursed angrily, the artillery testing ground was attacked by the Eighth Route Army, completely beyond the expectations of the Japanese commander.
This further strengthened Yoshio Shinozuka's determination to destroy the Eighth Route Army Huangyadong Arsenal.
…to two days before the Spring Festival.
Under the careful deployment of Shinozuka Yoshio and Kitagawa, some of the elite combat units of the Japanese First Army in Shanxi, originally scattered in the 3rd, 9th, and 16th Brigades in various quasi-security areas, were secretly moved to the vicinity of Changzhi. And successfully rendezvoused with the main combat force of the 36th Division, the absolute elite of the First Army originally stationed in Changzhi.
Also arriving at the same time were six elite mechanized combat squadrons.
At this time, the strength of the Japanese elite combat troops secretly gathered in Changzhi was unprecedentedly powerful.
And for this dangerous intelligence news.
Due to the strict military blockade carried out by the Japanese army, and during this period, various units of the Eighth Route Army have been conducting local counterattacks in various quasi-security areas of the Japanese army.
Under focus deviation.
The Eighth Route Army was completely unaware of the secret transfer of elite Japanese troops.
Japanese Army Headquarters.
Shinozuka Yoshio and Kitagawa's war deduction based on the military map in front of them has reached the core part.
"General, currently, all the elite troops of our army who are preparing to be used in this battle have been gathered in the central part of Changzhi to stabilize the security area, and the news has been absolutely blocked.
Within a short period of time, even if the Eighth Route Army had many eyes and ears, it would not be able to detect the news.
Licheng is northeast of Changzhi, and the Huangyadong Arsenal on the Eighth Route is 45 kilometers north of Licheng."
Then, Beichuan took out a wooden ruler and pencil, marked the general area of Licheng's west direction on the map, and drew an arc.
"Here, 30 kilometers west of Licheng County, in the eastern mountainous area of Taihang Mountain, is the defense area of the 385th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army.
Therefore, General, if we directly reveal our intention to attack Huangyadong Arsenal, even if our army has assembled a considerable number of main combat troops in Changzhi this time.
Once they advance towards Huangyadong, they will definitely be noticed by the 385th Brigade, and the Eighth Route Army will definitely block them.
In this way, the surprise of the sneak attack on the Huangyadong Arsenal will be lost, even if the Huangyadong Arsenal can be destroyed.
Those cunning Eighth Route Army will definitely buy enough time from the blockade along the way to transfer the equipment of the arsenal in advance.
Then this plan to destroy the Eighth Route Army’s Huangyadong Arsenal will end in failure.”
Yoshio Shinozuka nodded slowly, his gaze became deeper, and he wandered around the map. Then, he pointed directly at the area where the 385th Brigade was located with his finger, and said decisively:
"Yes, if you want to destroy the Huangyadong Arsenal, you must first send out a considerable amount of troops to conduct a large-scale sweep in the eastern part of the Taihang Mountains to contain the Eighth Route Army troops of the 385th Brigade.
This time the advantage lies with our First Army.
Our army secretly transferred its elite troops to central Changzhi. This is something that the Eighth Route Army’s intelligence did not collect.
Then follow the battle plan we planned before:
Send troops directly from the central part of Changzhi, go north, and sweep the eastern mountainous area of Taihang Mountain where the 385th Brigade is located.
Of course, what was dispatched was not the elite combat troops of our army's 36th Division, but the elite combat troops of the 3rd, 9th, and 16th Brigades who were lurking in Changzhi.
Of course, we must loudly display the banner of our 36th Division!
As a result, the Eighth Route Army will definitely make a wrong judgment based on the strength of the troops sent by our army from Changzhi.
It is believed that the main force of our 36th Division stationed in Changzhi has been mobilized.
At this time, it is the perfect opportunity for the main force of our 36th Division to take the opportunity to move northeast and quickly move towards Huangyadong."
As he narrated, Yoshio Shinozuka's expression became dancing.
Time seems to have gone back to two or three years ago, when he, Yoshio Shinozuka, led the First Army and defeated the entire Eighth Route Army in the three Jin Dynasties. They were forced to huddle in the limited mountainous areas and survive.
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His speaking speed increased a bit:
"The three major mixed brigades contained the Eighth Route Army combat troops of the 385th Brigade from the front and launched a surprise sweep.
With a more realistic combat method, the Eighth Route Army was completely convinced that our army's combat intention was to sweep away the base areas of the 385th Brigade.
The main force of the 36th Division, originally stationed in Changzhi, secretly approached the Huangyadong area in the northeast.
At the same time, the Six Mechanized Combat Squadrons, with faster mobility, took the lead in launching an assault on the Huangyadong Arsenal.
In addition, taking into account the unique topography of Yixiantian, which is particularly suitable for defense, in order to prevent the Eighth Route Army from jumping over the wall, they directly blew up the Yixiantian Canyon and blocked our army's way into Yixiantian.
At the same time, our army used flying squadrons to carry out air fire reinforcements and cooperated with mechanized combat troops to raid the Huangyadong Arsenal.
Strive to control and completely destroy the Huangyadong Arsenal of the Eighth Route Army in the shortest possible time."