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Chapter 95

Chapter 95 Major Plot

Wuhan camp, Chairman Chiang's official residence.

General He Yingqin, Minister of Military Order and Chief of General Staff, strode into Chairman Chiang Kai-shek's study, stood at attention and saluted: "Commissioner, Yu Xuezhong called, requesting that the Baoshan Brigade be transferred to the battle order of the 3rd Group Army."

Chairman Chiang was silent for a moment and then said: "The Baoshan Brigade can be transferred to the battle order of the 3rd Group Army, but it must be transferred to the theater commander's department to serve as the strategic general reserve. It will return to the army after the Xuzhou Battle is over, and then telegraph Li Zongren that the Xuzhou Battle will not be held.

At the most critical moment, the Baoshan Brigade must not move lightly."

"You understand the humble position." General He couldn't help but show admiration in his eyes, thinking that the appointment was the appointment, and this combination of killing and beating was an old trick. It not only saved Yu Xuezhong's face, but also did not allow him to gain any benefits. Baoshan

Although the brigade was nominally affiliated with the 3rd Group Army, Yu Xuezhong was unable to mobilize any soldiers at all.

Chairman Chiang asked again: "What are you going to do with the equipment of the Baoshan Brigade?"

"As for the equipment of the Baoshan Brigade, I plan to distribute it according to the standards of the Class A Brigade. In addition..." General He observed Chairman Chiang's face and then said tentatively, "I also plan to distribute the equipment from the imitation equipment just produced by the Hanyang Arsenal."

We took out 240 MP18 submachine guns (commonly known as flower guns) to equip the Baoshan Brigade."

"240?" Chairman Jiang nodded slightly and said, "Well, basically every infantry squad can be equipped with two."

"Commissioner, there happens to be a batch of munitions to be sent to Xuzhou in the afternoon. I plan to send the Baoshan Brigade's equipment, supplies, medals, and bounties to the former Baoshan Regiment officers and soldiers in the same car to Xuzhou. Do you think it is appropriate?" Admiral He thought.

I can't help but feel a little happy, I guessed the committee member's thoughts again, didn't I?

"Yes." Chairman Jiang nodded gently and said, "I can rest assured that you are doing things."

Chairman Chiang's mood at this time was undoubtedly quite complicated. Reason told him that Yue Weihan, a strong general, could not be reused, otherwise he would probably be invincible in the future. However, from the perspective of the entire country and the entire nation, Yue Weihan was needed.

Such a warrior must be reused!

Moreover, Chairman Chiang actually still had a trace of luck in his heart. He hoped that after Yue Weihan's military rank and status were improved, the way he considered problems would also change. Chairman Chiang did not ask Yue Weihan to become obedient and submissive to him, but only

I hope Yue Weihan can respect him as the principal and fellow villager from the bottom of his heart, that will be enough.



Three days have passed in the blink of an eye.

After the Baoshan Regiment arrived in Bengbu on foot, they took a train and arrived in Xuzhou on the evening of the third day. Li Zongren, Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth War Zone, and Bai Chongqi, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the National Government, went to the train station to greet them. Also there were the Fifth Theater Regiment.

Many generals in the war zone really gave Yue Weihan and the Baoshan Brigade a lot of face.

That night, the Baoshan Brigade was placed in the eastern suburbs of Xuzhou.



Teng County was finally lost.

On the night when the Baoshan Brigade arrived in Xuzhou by train, Teng County finally fell. More than 9,000 people from the 122nd Division of the Sichuan Army, starting from the division commander General Wang Mingzhang, all served the country heroically. However, the Japanese Setani Detachment also suffered heavy casualties, especially those belonging to it.

The ammunition of the 10th Field Artillery Regiment was almost exhausted.

The next day, the Sichuan Army's 22nd Army's defense line collapsed.

The Segu detachment of the Japanese 10th Division immediately drove south along the Jinpu Railway, aiming directly at Hanzhuang. The 8th Brigade of the 10th Division, the Sewuhei Brigade, also left Teng County in front of Zoucheng to protect Segu

Behind the Gu detachment, Isotani Rensuke also moved his division headquarters from Tai'an to Qufu to command from the front.

In the direction of Linyi, the four infantry regiments of Pang Bingxun's regiment were basically exhausted. The Sakamoto detachment of the Japanese 5th Division went straight to Taierzhuang along the Weitai Highway. At this point, the two main Japanese divisions, the 10th and 5th divisions, had completely entered the hub.

The time is ripe for the decisive battle in the Battle of Xuzhou!



Xuzhou, Fifth War Zone Commander's Department.

When Yue Weihan was ordered to rush to the commander's headquarters, the radio silence of the various ministries participating in the war had just been cancelled. The beeping of radio stations and the ringing of telephones in the telecommunications room almost rang out. The staff officers were holding folders and messages in their hands.

There was a lot of traffic, and almost all the senior staff from the headquarters gathered in front of the sand table.

Seeing this battle, Yue Weihan knew that the Battle of Xuzhou had officially begun!

The previous defense battles of Teng County and Linyi were just preludes, now is the real drama!

Regarding the Battle of Xuzhou, Yue Weihan was also full of expectations. Since the end of the Battle of Nanjing was much later than in the original history, and the Japanese troops in the Central China Front also suffered more heavy losses, this directly caused the Japanese troops in the Central China Front to delay their march north.

The time in Xuzhou further weakened the troops heading north to Xuzhou.

Therefore, the national army gathered in the direction of Xuzhou will have more time to encircle and annihilate the two main divisions of the 10th and 5th divisions in North China. The only thing Yue Weihan is worried about now is whether the fifth theater has mobilized enough troops.

, after all, it is not easy to defeat the Japanese army’s 10th and 5th trump cards in one go.

The simulated sand table was already crowded with people, and all generals were of the same color, the youngest being with the rank of lieutenant general.

Yue Weihan was not qualified enough, so he could only stand on tiptoes and look inside. He saw Li Zongren, Bai Chongqi and many senior generals from the fifth theater standing in front of the sand table. The combat staff of the Chief Executive Department were moving the various group armies in the theater like water.

The latest positions of each division were reported, and then they were busy moving small flags on the sand table.

"Report, the 31st Division has entered the attack position!"

"Report, the 138th Division has entered the attack position!"

"Report, the 172nd Division has entered the attack position!"

"Report, the 32nd Division has entered the attack position!"

"Report, the 48th Division has entered the attack position!"

As more and more small red flags were inserted into the sand table, or moved from relatively distant positions to the center, more than half of an encirclement circle centered on Hanzhuang and Taierzhuang had been vaguely formed, and two large groups of small blue flags representing the Japanese army also

They have gathered in Hanzhuang and near Taierzhuang, and are basically surrounded by little red flags!

"Okay!" Bai Chongqi struck hard and said to Li Zongren, "Gong De, most of the 46 divisions and two independent brigades participating in the war have entered the attack position. Sun Lianzhong's 2nd Army has already captured the Japanese 10th Division. Liao

Lei’s 21st Group Army has also captured the Japanese 5th Division, and it’s too late for the Japs to withdraw now!”

Li Zongren couldn't help but have a rare flush on his thin face, and said: "Immediately order Tang Enbo and the 20th Corps to immediately seize Zaozhuang and cut off the retreat of the Japanese 10th Division and 5th Division!"



Qufu, the headquarters of the Japanese 10th Division.

The war room had become a mess. Isotani Rensuke, accompanied by Chief of Staff Tibukaki, strode in. As he walked, he frowned and asked, "Tibuka-kun, what's going on?"

Colonel Tibujiagui said: "Ten minutes ago, the aviation reconnaissance team urgently reported that a large number of Chinese troops were found in the southern and northern Jiangsu areas. Judging from the numbers, there were at least forty infantry divisions, and a huge semi-encirclement was formed.

Wrap up all the Setani detachment, Yoritake detachment and the Sakamoto detachment of the 5th Division."

"Oh, forty infantry divisions!?" Isotani Rensuke said solemnly, "Is the intelligence reliable?"

Although a large number of Chinese troops suddenly appeared on the opposite side, Isotani Rensuke was not worried. The Sakagaki Division was able to defeat more than thirty Chinese divisions at Xinkou with only half a division. This time the imperial army was

One division and another detachment have been assembled on the Xuzhou battlefield. Isn't it a piece of cake to defeat forty Chinese divisions?

"The information is absolutely reliable." Tibujiagui said, "In addition, Zaozhuang has also been seized by the Chinese army."

"What, Zaozhuang?" Isotani Rensuke asked slightly, "Which Chinese army captured Zaozhuang?"

Colonel Tibujiagui said: "Tang Enbo's 20th Corps is the direct line of the Central Army under China leader Chiang Kai-shek."

"Where did this Chinese army come from? What do the aviation reconnaissance troops do?" Isotani Rensuke's tone was obviously unhappy. Originally, before the main force of the 10th Division left Hanzhuang, the first

After the main force of the 5th Division came out to Taierzhuang, Zaozhuang's strategic position became extremely prominent.

Once the Chinese army seizes Zaozhuang, it can cut off the Jinpu Railway to the west and the Weitai Highway to the east. In addition, the main forces of the 10th Division and the 5th Division in front of Hanzhuang and Taierzhuang have been tightly held by the Chinese army.

As a result, the Japanese army suddenly fell into a dilemma.

Colonel Tibujiagui said solemnly: "Your Excellency, General, this group of Chinese troops are lurking in the southern mountainous area of ​​​​Shandong, and the troop mobilization is carried out at night. In addition, the local Chinese people help cover it, so our intelligence personnel and aviation forces

It’s hard to detect their whereabouts.”

Isotani Rensuke said with a ferocious smile: "The Chinese people have a big appetite. They want to devour us in one bite."

Colonel Tibujiagui asked: "Your Excellency, General, do you want to order the Segu detachment to forcibly withdraw to Teng County?"

"No." Isotani Rensuke waved his hand and said, "Setani detachment is already locked with the enemy of China. Forced retreat will inevitably cause unnecessary casualties. Order..."

Colonel Tibujiagui immediately put his feet back and stood at attention.

Isotani Rensuke added: "The Setani detachment immediately used Hanzhuang as support, built fortifications on the spot, and prepared to hold on. The Yaibu detachment immediately set off from Xuecheng and must arrive at Hanzhuang to join the Setani detachment before dark!

Then I telegraphed the Sakagaki division and suggested that the Sakamoto detachment move closer to Hanzhuang immediately."

Colonel Tibujia Gui said worriedly: "General, is this too risky?"

"Adventure?" Isotani Rensuke shook his head and said, "No, this is not an adventure, we are luring the enemy."

"Luring the enemy?" Tibujiagui said solemnly, "Your Excellency, General, you mean..."

Isotani Renjie said: "The true intention of the China Army is already obvious, which is to encircle and annihilate our 10th Division and 5th Division. Since the China people are so overestimating their capabilities, how can we let them go so easily?"

Tibujiagui changed his expression slightly and said: "Your Excellency General, it seems unrealistic to annihilate the more than forty Chinese divisions in the entire Lunan theater with our 10th and 5th divisions alone."

"With the 10th Division and the 5th Division alone, it is certainly unrealistic to completely annihilate the more than forty Chinese divisions in the Lunan theater." Isotani Rensuke said with a grim smile, "However, if the base camp can be mobilized urgently from within the country,

If we form ten divisions and put them into the Chinese battlefield, the results will be completely different."




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