In fact, after learning that the Eighth Route Army had broken through its own defense line and was advancing towards the Japanese defense areas in other provinces, there were not a few Japanese and puppet army officers who had the same idea as Ishikawa.
Even the commander of the Japanese First Army, Yoshio Shinozuka, had this thought.
Of course, this old devil couldn't show it openly. After learning that the Eighth Route Army's tactics had been adjusted, the main force originally gathered near Licheng quickly dispersed and advanced.
Shinozuka Yoshio openly mobilized various troops to quickly return to the defense, preventing the Eighth Route Army troops in the Taihang area from infiltrating into the defense areas of other imperial troops.
On the other hand, it conveyed the news to the Japanese military headquarters in northern Henan, western Shandong, central Hebei, southern Hebei and other places that the Eighth Route Army troops might advance at any time.
It is also recommended to strengthen defense and be ready for battle at any time.
In order to achieve immediate results, it may also be for reverse stimulation.
Shinozuka Yoshio made the matter very serious in the communication, and said that these Eighth Route Army troops in the Taihang area have strong combat effectiveness and well-equipped equipment and should never be underestimated.
It is a pity that in this aspect, Shinozuka Yoshio's notice seems to be slightly slower than the Eighth Route Army's detour, interspersion, and infiltration operations.
After all, the Eighth Route Army abandoned Licheng, which was already heavily pressed into territory, and suddenly turned its troops around, breaking through the defense lines against the weak defense areas of the Japanese army, continuously expanding the battlefield, and even infiltrating operations into other provinces. It was also a temporary strategic move.
There is also an attack based on suspicion.
The Japanese army failed to notice it at the first time.
On the other hand, after Yoshio Shinozuka's reminder was conveyed, the Japanese troops in western Shandong, northern Hebei, central Hebei, and southern Hebei did not seem to pay special attention to the matter.
In the past two years, the Eighth Route Army in Shanxi has been very rampant.
The First Army of the Empire failed to clean up effectively and was even defeated by the Eighth Route Army many times. It has long become the laughing stock of the entire army.
Compared with the disadvantages of the First Army's operations against the Eighth Route Army troops in the Taihang base area,
The Japanese troops in western Shandong, central Hebei, southern Hebei, including northern Henan, achieved quite good results.
The Eighth Route Army troops, struggling to survive in the remote mountainous areas of the suburbs within the occupied areas, have been in a very difficult war of resistance.
Compare these two.
Perhaps the former First Army troops could be considered the elite of the Japanese army, but now they have lost all their dignity and lost their majesty due to constant setbacks at the hands of the Eighth Route Army.
In the eyes of other Japanese officers, Shinozuka Yoshio's reminder was more like an excuse for his incompetence in fighting.
Of course, out of caution, the Japanese army strengthened the Luxi defense line and even mobilized an artillery regiment.
Including a considerable number of Type 92 70mm infantry guns, Type 38 75mm mountain guns, Type 38 105mm field guns, and even several Type 96 150mm howitzers.
With such a powerful firepower configuration, the Japanese officers firmly believed that no matter what kind of combat unit the Eighth Route Army was.
Even the shocking news coming from Shanxi is the armored corps built by the Eighth Route Army.
No matter how many main combat units of the Eighth Route Army there are, even if it is the main force of the Eighth Route Army in the entire Taihang base area.
Don’t even think about getting past the Luxi defense line.
In this regard, the Japanese colonel responsible for guarding the Luxi defense line was full of confidence.
"Your Excellency, the Commander of the First Army, is too alarmist. The Eighth Route Army in the Taihang area is rampant. The First Army's combat effectiveness is really too much. It has completely lost the majesty of our Imperial Japanese Army.
If these rampant Tuba Road dare to abandon their base areas and go deep into our military defense zone alone.
I must let the First Army take a good look at what the true elite of the empire is!"
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And just when the little devils on the Luxi defense line were ready.
Kong Jie is leading the other half of the mechanized combat troops southward along the Shanxi-Hebei border area.
After a short break to replenish personnel and replace damaged vehicles.
Kong Jie led his troops to southern Hebei, and after joining the main force of the Eighth Route Army of the southern Hebei Military Region, they split into two routes. Kong Jie led the rapid reaction force to take the lead in going south along Pinghan Road, bypassing HD, and then advanced from the Nanle County area to northern Henan.
Open checkpoints along the way.
Follow-up by the field troops in southern Hebei Province.
At this time, Kong Jie had already contacted the Shanxi-Hebei-Shandong-Henan Border Region Command.
After the three parties converge, they are expected to attack the Kaifeng area. After completing the predetermined goal, they will pass through northern Henan, bypassing the western Shandong area where the Japanese are focused on defense, and detour back to the southwestern Shandong area.
This was the battle plan that Kong Jie and Li Yunlong had discussed early before leaving, to make a two-way detour and then join forces in the middle area of Luxi.
When analyzing the battle situation at that time, Kong Jie directly said: "The Luxi Defense Line has always been one of the key defense lines of the Japanese. This time the situation is turbulent, and the Japanese army may strengthen the defensive strength of the Luxi Defense Line.
If the Japanese are waiting for work and prepare defensive fortifications in advance, no matter how powerful our mechanized combat troops are, it may be difficult to break through the defense line, and they may end up with heavy casualties.
If we are infantry with regular roundabouts, then forget it.
If you want to infiltrate and invade Lu, Lu Xi is indeed the best shortcut. Even if you know that the Japanese defenses are tight, you might still have to try.
We chose to go far away instead of the near, and went all the way around. The speed was too slow and the distance was too long. Maybe the troops would fall down from exhaustion before the battle started.
But now, we can take advantage of mechanized combat vehicles to carry out long-distance detours, penetrations, and penetrations.
The defense of Luxi is strong.
If we take the line from southern Hebei to northern Henan, and then take a circuitous route from southwestern Shandong to central Shandong, the Japanese defense will be obviously much weaker."
"In addition, we know a lot about the situation in the bordering areas from northern Henan, southern Hebei to southwestern Shandong. Especially in the past two years, this little devil has been in frequent contact with the Central Army. There have been constant battles on the surface.
Yes, private business dealings are in full swing.
Through private business, the little devils continued to seek huge profits and military supplies from the Central Army, paralyzing the vigilance of the Central Army and corrupting the army. Over time, they themselves also became corrupt.
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The little devils were all busy doing business with Commander Tang. There was an endless stream of caravans coming and going. Many times, the merchants at the defense line were not even guarded and opened the door directly for them to come in and out.
Lao Li, you said it was such a good opportunity. We finally came here this time. If we didn’t take advantage of the opportunity to make a big profit from him, I would be sorry for my own conscience!”
Li Yunlong deeply agrees with this.
After the two hit it off.
Li Yunlong led the other half of the mechanized combat force to join the main force in Jizhong, and attack from Jizhong to Jidong. After completing the goal, they will go south along Jingpu Road, join Kong Jie's troops heading north from the southwestern area of Shandong, and start from the central area of Shandong.
Attack the Luxi area and disintegrate the defense line of the Twelve Japanese Army from behind the Japanese defense line.
Taking advantage of the large-scale mobilization of Japanese troops and the empty rear defense line, they took the opportunity to destroy the blockades set up by the Japanese in northern Henan, southern Hebei, and western Shandong. At the same time, they supported the construction of local base areas, and at the same time destroyed the Japanese transportation hubs along the Ping-Han Railway and Jinpu Railway.
Warehouses, production bases, transfer centers, ordnance depots and other military and civilian facilities.
This is the roundabout plan for the two fronts to join forces that Li Yunlong and Kong Jie have negotiated this time.
The little devils who are setting up their positions in the Luxi defense zone and preparing to attack may not have expected it even if they think hard.
No matter how strong their defense is, the Eighth Route Army will not attack your defense line at all. Instead, they will avoid the most important and take advantage of the light and attack in a roundabout way.
All the efforts made by the Japanese were in vain.
Of course, in order to completely hide the truth, Chen Cang was secretly assassinated and paralyzed the Japanese army's judgment.
In Jizhong, Commander Lu also sent some troops to try to advance towards the Luxi defense zone and launch a partial feint attack to attract the attention of the Japanese army and cover Kong Jie's roundabout plan.
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Time passes quickly...
Just when the Eighth Route Army headquarters, including the boss, deputy chief of staff, and brigade commander, were worried about the safety of Kong Jie and his two men, who were going deep alone and fighting in roundabout ways.
Li Yunlong's side has completely gone crazy with the killing, or to be more accurate, he has gone crazy with the win, or lost with hemp.
It turns out that the little devils have been in the western Shandong area in recent years in order to deal with the scattered Eighth Route Army guerrilla units that are attacking everywhere, and to centralize the management of scattered rural areas and villagers.
The Japanese army carried out a large-scale construction of villages and villages along some major railways, highways and other transportation lines, gathering all the villages that were originally scattered in the suburbs and mountainous areas, and centralized management of the villagers.
Learn the Northeastern Army's strategy of merging and establishing settlements in the three northeastern provinces.
It can not only concentrate rural resources and strengthen the management of those farmers, but also completely isolate the Eighth Route Army guerrilla troops from the people, destroying the Eighth Route Army's basis for survival.
In addition, we are overhauling roads, building more strongholds, erecting defense nets, digging ditches, and setting up defenses everywhere. We want to completely blockade the Eighth Route Army in the Luzhong area of Xixi until they are exhausted.
Originally, this series of military blockade methods were considered clever.
After all, Shandong, which had been occupied by the entire province, was isolated and helpless, and had no military-industrial base or logistical supply. The Eighth Route Army troops were short of guns, ammunition and artillery, and were basically helpless against the Japanese military blockades such as gun towers and strongholds.<
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Of course, there are also disadvantages.
Due to the limited strength of the Japanese army, they overhauled their strongholds and artillery towers, and used a small number of troops to efficiently concentrate on defense. Originally, they were able to deal with the Eighth Route Army troops in the well-known base areas with backward equipment and scarce ammunition.
However, this situation of extremely dispersed forces will basically be for nothing once it encounters the main force of the Eighth Route Army with strong offensive capabilities.
When encountering such a mechanized combat force led by Li Yunlong with particularly powerful firepower, tanks and armored vehicles were roaring forward amidst the roar of engines and loaded with large amounts of artillery.
The large number of stronghold and gun tower defense lines built by the Japanese suddenly turned into a pure shoddy project.
In addition, the Japanese defense force was not large.
It was basically a horizontal push all the way, and Li Yunlong, who was directing the battle, had a great time playing.
A large number of guns, ammunition, and military supplies were seized and piled up in cart after cart.
The commotion became louder and louder, and the Eighth Route Army troops from various base areas that had been blocked by the Japanese military came to help.
After looking at the scene of his brother's troops, roaring with thunderous chariots, pushing all the way, he couldn't care less about the mouth that could almost fit a fist.
I just follow behind to assist in the battle, and I also enjoy the pleasure of fighting behind tanks and armored bodies.
Li Yunlong has never been so generous.
The equipment seized along the way was directly distributed to the Eighth Route Army troops in the local base areas.
Regardless of whether it is the main force, local troops, or even militia units, as long as it is your own unit, everyone will have a share.
Li Yunlong, who was sitting in the passenger seat of a military truck, laughed happily: "Haha, I really became a money-splitting boy this time!
I’m afraid the God of Wealth is not as rich as I am!”
The local Eighth Route Army troops took advantage of it, and they also did practical things. They followed Li Yunlong's mechanized combat troops to assist in the battle.
As a result, the entire team led by Lao Li responded quickly. As the battle continued, more and more supplies were seized and more and more enemies were eliminated. In addition, vehicles were continuously seized and added to the team, as well as temporarily incorporated locally.
Combat troops.
The entire combat force is like a snowball, getting bigger and bigger.
Until they followed the road line of the Little Devil and pushed for more than ten miles, almost destroying all the Japanese fortifications and gun towers in the surrounding areas.
Li Yunlong arranged for the soldiers to conduct a brief inventory and report the general data:
"Captain, I'm afraid there must be at least ten regiments of brother troops fighting behind us now!"
"Haha, damn it, it's so good, aren't we even better than the teacher!"
It's not a problem just that so many troops are all gathered together. It's easy for the Japanese army to gather the main force to target them, or to carry out aerial fire strikes.
After Li Yunlong distributed a large amount of artillery ammunition captured by the Japanese to various troops, he also gave everyone some captured Japanese vehicles, dividing the combat teams into multiple attacks to expand the overall results.
At the same time, the Japanese army was unable to effectively carry out concentrated strikes.
That's it, it only lasts less than a morning.
It took the Japanese army a year or two to build various blockade fortifications in the entire area. However, they were completely paralyzed by the counterattack of Li Yunlong and the local Eighth Route Army troops.
What makes the Japanese army even more heartbroken is that they have collected large amounts of military supplies, ammunition, and firearms reserves. They were originally hoarded in these important forward strongholds. They were used as base stations to carry out large-scale attacks against the Eighth Route Army troops in the Luxi base area after the beginning of spring.
Sweep.
In order to strive to eliminate these Eighth Route Army troops in one fell swoop.
The result was good, Cheng Yaojin suddenly appeared.
In vain, these Eighth Route Army troops who broke through the strongholds gained advantage.
The emergence of Li Yunlong and the unstoppable offensive launched by mechanized combat troops can be said to have directly reversed the situation in this area of western Shandong. The Eighth Route Army troops were becoming more and more difficult and the situation was almost unsustainable.
The local Eighth Route Army troops took the opportunity to launch a counterattack and breakthrough campaign against the Japanese army's military blockade, which quickly turned the entire area into a mess.
The other side.
Kong Jie led the mechanized combat troops southward and learned that the Eighth Route Army troops in the Shanxi-Hebei-Luyu base area were living a very difficult life.
After entering northern Henan, the first thing Kong Jie did was to contact the Central Army troops through Monk Wei, who was originally from the Central Army.
What are you doing?
Doing business.
Captain Kong, known as Kong's God of Wealth and Kong's 50,000 yuan, was never short of money. After conquering Datong, he became extremely rich.
I don’t know how many cars loaded with gold bars, silver dollars, etc.
Along the way, many were sent out from central Hebei, southern Hebei and the Shanxi-Hebei-Shandong-Henan border area.
After contacting the Central Army, he learned that the Central Army also required daily tickets, so Kong Jie used the daily tickets to directly purchase a division's grain for one year from the Central Army.
This is a big deal, big money owner.
Don’t dare to neglect!
When it comes to the sincerity and efficiency of the Central Military Army in doing business, it is really impressive. The food was shipped the next day.
It was transported overnight by truck after truck. When Kong Jie checked it, he took a look inside.
Good guy, all he got in return was new food!!!
At that time, Kong Jie was immediately speechless...