"Okay, political commissar and chief of staff, since you all agree, then we have finalized this plan. Chief of staff, you will lead the staff to select appropriate targets according to the latest garrison situation of Japanese troops in various places, and formulate a plan.
Detailed combat plan. How about it? Is it possible to complete it in one day?" Seeing that both of them agreed with his opinion, Liu Hua was very happy and ordered to the Chief of Staff Li Qing in front of him.
"Yes, division commander, the staff promised to come up with a detailed combat plan within one day, division commander, please rest assured..." the chief of staff replied loudly without any hesitation.
"Political Commissar, then the two of us will sit firmly on the Diaoyutai and wait quietly for the Chief of Staff to formulate a battle plan for us..." Seeing the confident Chief of Staff, Liu Hua said with a smile to the political commissar beside him.
"Yes, division commander, I didn't know the benefits of a unit's staff until now. Haha, the two of us can just sit back and enjoy it. Chief of Staff, the task of planning this battle will be handed over to your staff." The political commissar laughed.
He replied hehe.
"Political Commissar, don't worry. Basically everyone on the staff has rich combat experience, and all of them are intellectuals. It will definitely not be a problem to formulate a complete combat plan." Chief of Staff Li
Qing replied confidently.
As the chief of staff, Li Qing also kept his word. At noon the next day, a detailed combat plan was placed in front of Liu Hua and political commissar Luo Ronghuan. As for the specific name of this combat plan,
, the staff gave him a good name "Hunting".
"Chief of Staff, the entire battle has been planned very similarly and is very thoughtful. Tell me and the political commissar why you chose the stronghold of Zhongyang Town in the Yangquan area?" The two looked at it carefully.
He was obviously very satisfied with the battle plan in front of him. Liu Hua raised his head and asked with a smile to the chief of staff in front of him.
"That's it, division commander and political commissar. Our staff chose the Yangquan area for three reasons." Seeing the happy faces of the two partners in front of him, Chief of Staff Li Qing knew that the division commander and political commissar must have agreed.
After hearing the division commander’s question, Chief of Staff Li Qing immediately answered.
"Um? There are three more reasons. Can you tell us?" Liu Hua and political commissar Luo Ronghuan both looked at each other with doubts.
"Yes, division commander, political commissar. The first reason is the terrain here in the Yangquan area. It is located in a mountainous area with a large area of deep forest, which is very suitable for the concealment of the main force. The second reason is that this place is located on a traffic thoroughfare.
The Japs attach great importance to this place, so after the entire Yangquan County has reduced its troops, there is a full regiment of Japs. I think that as long as we dare to create a traffic line for the Japs, these Japs will definitely be dispatched. Thirdly,
, is the Japanese Kwantung Army division. The Japanese Kwantung Army reinforcements, a division of troops are stationed in a large area with Taiyuan as the center. And Yangquan, a strategic location, also stationed a large group of Kwantung Army. Choose here,
We also want the soldiers to fight against the Kwantung Army, the most elite Japanese army, to prepare for our future march into the Northeast." The chief of staff listed the three reasons discussed by the staff one by one.
"Okay, that's well said... Division Commander, I think this operation has almost reached perfection. I think the troops can be dispatched for specific implementation." Just after the chief of staff sorted out his words, political commissar Luo Ronghuan hesitated.
He couldn't help but bang the table in front of him and said happily.
"Haha, the political commissar has agreed, and of course I agree very much. But, Chief of Staff, I will add a line and order the division's air defense regiment to send two battalions of anti-aircraft machine guns to participate in this battle. You know, this anti-aircraft gun
The machine gun is not only a weapon for air defense, but if fired at a draw, it is also a weapon for attacking difficulties. Then you will know how powerful it is." Seeing the political commissar's agreement, Liu Hua also nodded and said.
"Yes, division commander, political commissar, I will immediately issue specific combat orders to my units according to the combat plan." After hearing Liu Hua's suggestion, Chief of Staff Li Qing immediately nodded in agreement and replied loudly.
"Okay, go ahead, Chief of Staff. I guess you will have to work hard for a while these days. You must pay attention to your health..." Liu Hua reminded, looking at the excited Chief of Staff.
"Sir, don't worry. As long as we don't drive the little devil out of China, I, Old Li, will definitely not have any problems. But the political commissar needs to pay attention to his health. In the past few days, the political commissar's cough has become much more serious."
The chief of staff replied with a smile on his face, turned around and walked towards the radio room next to the headquarters.
"Political Commissar, did you hear that? This is our chief of staff reminding me that I didn't take good care of you? Political Commissar, there is nothing wrong with your health. Do you want me to ask Dr. Wang to come and take a look? Don't worry, I will do whatever you need."
I will find a way to help you get any medicine. You have to remember that life is the capital of the revolution, and our *** cannot live without you..." Looking at the chief of staff leaving, he knew the political commissar's condition well.
Liu Hua asked with concern.
"Teacher, don't worry. It's much better in a ***-style environment, especially medicines, which are basically all available. I will take medicines on time, so don't bother Dr. Wang." Seeing Liu Hua in front of him like this
Care about yourself, the political commissar said with a moved face.
"Okay, Xiao Li, I'll leave the political commissar to you. No matter what, we must take good care of our political commissar and urge the political commissar to take medicine on time... If the political commissar makes any mistakes, don't come back to see me." Listen.
After listening to the political commissar's words, Liu Hua shouted orders to the political commissar's personal guards.
"Yes, division commander, resolutely complete the task and take good care of the political commissar..." Seeing the serious face of the division commander, the guard quickly replied.
Two days later, two Eighth Route Army infantry regiments, reinforced with a large number of light and heavy machine guns, suddenly appeared in the Yangquan area. They began to demand full-scale activities in the entire area. Since the two regiments were equipped with a large number of light and heavy weapons, especially the air defense regiment
One battalion of anti-aircraft machine guns and the combat effectiveness of the two regiments can be said to be very powerful. Under the leadership of Shen Qinghua, commander of the first brigade of the column directly under the commander, they began to capture the Japanese and puppet army strongholds one after another along the railway line. Less than
In two days, four strongholds were captured by the two regiments. More than 800 imperial soldiers died in the hands of the Eighth Route Army. More importantly, under the wanton destruction of the two regiments, from
Railway transportation from Taiyuan to Shijiazhuang is basically completely interrupted.
"Baga... This Eighth Route Army is so arrogant that it doesn't even care about our Imperial Army. A brigade of the elite Kwantung Army is right next to him, and yet it is so unscrupulous. Chief of Staff, I
Decided to order the Kwantung Army troops to attack. No matter what, we must destroy this lonely and extremely rampant Eighth Route Army." After reading the battle report in his hand, Tada Shun, who had not lost his temper for several days, clapped his hands again in front of the Chief of Staff.
table.
"Hi, Your Excellency Commander, I also think that this Eighth Route Army unit is extremely arrogant. The lone army has penetrated deep into the area controlled by our imperial army, but it is still so arrogant and does not take our great empire into consideration. Your Excellency, Commander,
I request that a regiment of defenders from Yangquan and a brigade of the Kwantung Army stationed in Yangquan be sent to destroy this Eighth Route Army team and let the Japanese divisions have a taste of the power of the Kwantung Army of our great empire." Seeing Manchu.
The commander, Lieutenant General Tada Shun, with an angry look on his face, and the chief of staff quickly agreed.
"Yo Xi, we must eliminate this rampant Eighth Route Army team. Chief of Staff, please give me a detailed introduction to what we know about this unit. At the same time, give me the current location of this unit clearly on the map.
After marking it, I want to determine the next attack target of this Eighth Route Army unit.
"Hi, Your Excellency Commander. According to the information collected from various strongholds in the Yangquan area, the Eighth Route Army has a very strong combat effectiveness, with a total strength of about 5,000 people. It is equipped with a large amount of light and heavy firepower, which is a very difficult bone to crack. In addition,
According to the latest information sent by Ttech, this Eighth Route Army unit last appeared near Zhongyang Town, east of Yangquan County. If nothing else happens, this Eighth Route Army unit must now be lurking in the area north of Zhongyang Town.
In the mountains, we are waiting for the arrival of night." The chief of staff said, pointing to a small black dot on the map.
"Um, Zhongyang Town. Chief of Staff, have we set up a stronghold in Zhongyang Town?" Commander Tada Junzhong frowned and asked when he saw that Zhongyang Town was right along the railway line.
"Yes, Your Excellency Commander. Since Zhongyang Town is close to the railway, in order to ensure the safety along the railway from Taiyuan to Shijiazhuang, our army has set up a large stronghold in Zhongyang Town. Not only is a squadron of imperial troops stationed there
soldiers, and at the same time, there are two battalions of puppet troops to assist in the defense. More importantly, Zhongyang Town controls a large area along the railway, so our imperial army stores a large amount of military supplies in this stronghold.
." The chief of staff quickly replied.
"The defenders of nearly a thousand people also store a large amount of military supplies. Chief of Staff, is it possible that the railway line leading to the Zhongyang Town stronghold was interrupted and destroyed by this Eighth Route Army unit?" Commander Tada Shun looked at the people in front of him quietly.
Map, asked suddenly.
"Hi, Your Excellency, Commander. According to the report from the top commander of Yangquan, the strongholds along the railway east and west of Zhongyang Town were attacked by the Eighth Route Army one day ago, and the railway line was also destroyed during the Eighth Route Army's attack.
According to the report, it will take at least three days to resume normal traffic along the two sections of the railway."
"Yo Xi, that's right, Chief of Staff, if my prediction is correct, the final target of the Eighth Route Army's attack must be our Zhongyang Town stronghold. The Eighth Route Army must have taken a fancy to the weapons we stored in the Zhongyang Town stronghold.
A lot of military supplies." After hearing the answer from the chief of staff, Tada Jun showed a long-lost smile and said confidently.
"Hi, Your Excellency, Commander. I think so too. The ultimate goal of this Eighth Route Army unit must be our Zhongyang Town stronghold." The Chief of Staff also nodded and replied.
"Yo Xi, now that we have determined the next attack target of the Eighth Route Army. Chief of Staff, I will immediately order your staff to formulate a combat plan to encircle and annihilate the Eighth Route Army within an hour. After one hour, I will
When you see this battle plan, put it in front of me." Now that the whereabouts of the Eighth Route Army had been found, the commander, Lieutenant General Tada Shun, could no longer see the anger just now, but ordered with confidence.
"Hi, Commander..."
At this time, soldiers from the first brigade and two regiments of the direct column, who were concerned about Lieutenant General Tada Shun, the supreme commander of the Japanese garrison in North China, were quietly lurking less than five kilometers away from the Zhongyang Town stronghold under the leadership of brigade commander Shen Qinghua.
In the mountains, to avoid detection by the little Japanese reconnaissance planes.
At this time, the brigade commander Shen Qinghua, the two regiment leaders Hou Guoying and Zhou Guohua, and the three political commissars were discussing tonight's battle in a small tent.
"Brigadier, do you think the little Japs will be fooled? If we attack the stronghold of Zhongyang Town, will the Japs from Yangquan really send troops to reinforce us?" Hou Guoying, head of the 1st Brigade and Regiment, looked at the increasingly dark sky.
, said still in disbelief.
"Haha, Commander Hou, don't worry about this. Think about it, since we followed the division commander, when has the division commander never kept his word? Besides, we have arranged it so carefully this time, even if I am a little devil
Commander, seeing such a good opportunity to dispatch troops, he will do his best to dispatch and eliminate our troops." Zhou Guohua, the commander of the second regiment next to him, said with certainty.
"Yes, Captain Zhou is very right. The reinforcements of the Japs will definitely come tonight. We will know when we attack the Zhongyang Town stronghold. If the Japs really want to take our brigade
All the main forces of the Zhongyang Town stronghold were wiped out, so the defenders of the Zhongyang Town stronghold must be prepared. Therefore, this issue is not what we need to discuss now." Brigadier Shen Qinghua said with certainty.
"Yes, Brigadier..." the two men replied thoughtfully.
"Well, Commander Hou, Commander Zhou, now let's discuss tonight's combat deployment in detail. According to the combat plan given to us by the division headquarters, and with the weapons and equipment in our hands, we will eliminate the defenders of the Zhongyang Town stronghold.
It only takes two hours at most. In other words, it takes at most two hours for the Japanese reinforcements to surround us. However, Zhongyang Town is a full 15 kilometers away from Yangquan. If the Japanese army wants to get there between two
Within an hour, our army was surrounded in the stronghold, and they had to give up their heavy weapons. Therefore, by then we will face the attack of thousands of little Japs without heavy weapons. According to the order of the division headquarters
, we have to hold on in the stronghold for at least two hours before the main force of the division can surround all the little Japanese on the outside. This is the specific battle process tonight. You two, tell us about our battle tonight.
How should the first brigade fight?" Brigade Commander Shen Qinghua, after explaining the general content of the division's battle plan, asked the two regiment commanders in front of him.
"Brigadier Commander, I think that if we want to completely annihilate the Japanese army in the shortest time after the main force arrives to surround the Japanese army, we must not let the little Japanese reinforcements enter the town. As long as the little Japanese soldiers enter Zhongyang Town, during the battle,
Not only will it harm the people in the town, but more importantly, if we fight with the little devils in street battles, the power of the heavy weapons in our hands will not be fully exerted." Zhou Guohua, the leader of the second regiment, pointed to dozens of heavy weapons not far away.
machine guns, and the 18 anti-aircraft machine guns assigned to the air defense regiment. He said thoughtfully.
"There is another question, brigade commander. We must wipe out all the defenders in the stronghold in the shortest possible time. If the little devil reinforcements arrive early by then, we will be attacked from both sides. In this case, the troops will
The casualties will be huge." Hou Guoying, the commander of the first regiment, suggested not to be outdone.
"Okay, very good. According to your opinions, that is to say, fighting at night, we must not only eliminate the defenders of the stronghold in the shortest possible time. More importantly, we must also build a trench around the entire outside of Zhongyang Town.
Resolutely stay outside the town to block the Japs' attack and prevent them from entering the town." Brigadier Shen Qinghua concluded.
"Yes, Brigadier, that's what I mean..." The two men nodded.
"Okay, since you all agree, let's allocate specific tasks. Since you, Hou Guoying, took the lead in the two main attacks last night, the task of wiping out the stronghold defenders this time will be given to Zhou Guohua's Second Regiment.
.In addition, in order to complete the task of eliminating the stronghold defenders as soon as possible, all the heavy machine guns, mortars and anti-aircraft machine guns of the army are all transferred to you. Especially the heavy machine guns, you also saw its power two days ago.
It can be said to be a sharp weapon for attacking difficult situations, so you must make good use of these weapons. But I also have a condition, that is, your second regiment must use minimal casualties to solve these nearly a thousand enemies within an hour.
Enemy." Seeing the fighting eyes of the two regiment commanders in front of him, Brigadier Shen Qinghua ordered loudly.
"Yes, brigade commander, the second regiment promises to complete the mission and annihilate all the defenders of the stronghold within an hour." After hearing the brigade commander entrusting the combat mission to him, the second regiment commander Zhou Guohua replied with excitement.
"Very good, then the remaining digging of trenches will be left to Hou Guoying's regiment and all the troops directly under it. Commander Hou, if you think your troops are insufficient, I can give you the privilege of going to the town to find some young men.
The prime men help dig trenches. Of course, according to the regulations of our Eighth Route Army, this must be paid. My task is very simple, that is, you must dig a field trench around the entire town within an hour and a half." Shen Qinghua
Facing the disappointed Hou Guoying, he ordered with a smile.
"Yes, brigade commander, I promise to dig the trenches well..." Hou Guoying said with his head lowered.