Hearing Yang Aiyuan mention Gao Hongming, Yan Xishan couldn't help but show a look of pity and displeasure on his face.
It is a pity that Gao Hongming cannot use such a powerful armed force for his own use. What is dissatisfied is that he has such a powerful force but does not stay in Shanxi properly or takes advantage of the weakening of the Japanese army in Shanxi to expand his territory.
, instead he went to the Pacific Ocean thousands of miles away to work for the Americans.
In Yan Xishan's opinion, such behavior is no different than being dizzy.
Thinking of this, he sighed helplessly: "That's all, this kid from the Gao family has a very good idea, he won't listen to what we say.
But fortunately, their business with us is still going on normally. As long as it doesn't affect our money, let him do it. By the way, I heard that the Gao family's second daughter-in-law gave birth to another baby some time ago. Fifth sister, please prepare it tomorrow.
Send someone to deliver a good gift.
Now that the Gao family's son is gone, we can't let others pick on us."
"Okay, I understand." Yan Huiqing replied softly.
Seeing Yan Huiqing's promise, Yan Xishan picked up another steamed bun. Before he could eat it, a voice sounded outside the door: "Report!"
"Come in!"
Yan Xishan put down the steamed buns in his hands and looked at the door. He saw a lieutenant colonel striding in and loudly saying, "Sir Yan, Chief Yang, this is a call from the temporary commander of the 37th Division stationed in Quyang, Shi Zebo.
"
Yan Xishan said: "Read it."
"Commander Yan Junjian, our department discovered on October 21 that the 222nd Infantry Regiment and the 36th Mountain Artillery Regiment of the Japanese 36th Division had approached our defense line, and our troops were also bombed by Japanese aircraft.
The Ministry of Staff believes that the Japanese army will definitely make greater moves in the future, and now requests the chief to send additional reinforcements to resist the next large-scale Japanese attack.
Sincerely, salute. Shi Zebo, temporary commander of the 37th Division, October 22, 31 years of the Republic of China."
After the staff officer finished reading, he placed the telegram on the dining table, saluted Yan Xishan and Yang Aiyuan, and then turned around and left the cave dwelling.
"Look...look..."
Yan Xishan pointed to the telegram on the table and said helplessly: "The Japanese don't even let people have a stable meal. Just watch, the follow-up troops of the 36th Division will arrive one after another."
Yang Aiyuan said worriedly: "Sir Yan, if the 36th Division attacks Quyang with all its strength, Shi Zebo's temporary 37th Division alone cannot resist it. We have to send reinforcements quickly."
Yan Xishan frowned: "Send reinforcements? Which troops to send? What if the Japanese plane bombs when the troops are halfway there?"
Yang Aiyuan stopped talking. During the first Taiyuan Defense Battle, many units of the Shanxi-Sui Army were bombed by Japanese planes on their way to reinforcements and suffered heavy losses. Some units were almost completely wiped out.
This is the disadvantage of losing air supremacy. Once encountering an enemy aircraft, the ground troops may be stripped of their skin, or more than half of them may be lost or even the entire army may be disintegrated.
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"Sir, this is news from China."
While Gao Hongming and Chi Yaohui were busy preparing for the rotation, a telegram from China was delivered to him.
"What, the Japanese are planning to restart the war. Currently, the 36th and 37th Divisions are approaching Taiyuan from both sides?"
"It's impossible. In the last battle of Taiyuan, the losses of the First Army and even the North China Front Army were considerable. It would be impossible to fully recover in less than half a year. How could it be possible to regain combat effectiveness in just two months?
And they still have the courage to attack Taiyuan, where did they get the courage?"
Gao Hongming threw the telegram in his hand on the table with a puzzled look on his face.
"No...they have the confidence." Chi Yaohui on the side had a different view.
"What should I say?" Gao Hongming turned to look at him.
"Tuanzao, don't forget that the Japanese planes should have been replenished, right?"
"Yeah" Gao Hongming suddenly raised his head.
"besides."
Chi Yaohui continued: "No matter what, Japan is also a country with a very complete military service system. Both the quality of its soldiers and the speed of replenishing its troops are definitely much higher than ours.
Although the 36th and 37th Divisions were severely damaged by us in the last battle, the most basic structure is still there. As long as the reinforcements are in place, they will be a fully organized army.
Of course, it won't take more than a year and a half to return to the previous level, but don't forget, the Japs' First Army has a total of 50,000 to 60,000 troops. As long as they transfer some from other armies,
Once the cadres and non-commissioned officers come over, a month or two will be enough for them to recover most of their combat effectiveness.
And according to my analysis, the news of your departure from Liantai County may have been known to the Japanese. Without you, our Liantai militia would have no one to take charge of the overall situation. Who would dare to reinforce Taiyuan without authorization? This is the confidence that the Japanese dare to take action.
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Gao Hongming was silent for a long time before sighing in astonishment, "You are right, Lao Chi, I was too optimistic. I originally thought that after the last battle, the Japanese would calm down, but I didn't expect that my departure would also mean that the Japanese dared to retake Taiyuan.
Determination."
As for why the Japanese knew that Gao Hongming had left Shanxi, Gao Hongming did not ask.
Let's put it this way, during the entire Anti-Japanese War, the Japanese penetrated China pervasively.
From the central government to the private local armed forces, there is no place where Japanese spies are not present.
Although the Liantai Militia also has an intelligence agency such as the Investigation Department, due to its short establishment, it can only cover Liantai County and nearby surrounding areas. If you want to spread your tentacles across the country like the Military Tongzhongtong, the time, money and experience required will be huge.
It went to sea.
Moreover, it is not a secret that Gao Hongming left Shanxi to serve in the Liantai Militia and even among the top leaders of the Shanxi-Sui Army. It is quite normal for the Japanese to obtain this information.
Gao Hongming asked in a low voice: "Lao Chi, please analyze it. If the Japanese really launch the Taiyuan Battle again, can the Jinsui Army be able to defend it?"
Chi Yaohui thought for a while, "The strength of the Jinsui Army today has dropped a lot compared to the 26th year of the Republic of China. If the First Army really goes all out to attack Taiyuan, there is a possibility that the Jinsui Army can defend it."
Less than 30%."
Gao Hongming continued: "What if we dispatch planes to support them?"
"If we are willing to dispatch aircraft to support them, the possibility of holding on can reach 50%."
Seeing that Gao Hongming was silent, Chi Yaohui thought that his superiors were dissatisfied with his estimate, so he quickly explained: "Sir, I have already calculated 50% higher. After all, the Jinsui Army has just gone through a battle, and their
My strength has also dropped a lot."
"Is there any way to help them?" Gao Hongming said: "If Taiyuan falls again, the impact will be too great."