"Qi Bing... Qi Bing..." After hearing Zhou Baozhong's answer, Liu Hua couldn't help but mutter to himself these two words. Then, he looked at the military map in front of him and fell into deep thought. While thinking,
One hand also started to draw quickly on the military map in front of him.
Finally, as Commander Liu Hua was thinking, the entire headquarters slowly fell into a state of complete tranquility. In Liu Hua's eyes, under everyone's gaze, a trace of
The sharp edge. Then, he said to Zhou Baozhong, who had the same expectant face in front of him.
"Old Zhou, you know more about the defense issues of the Japanese army in Shanhaiguan than I do. Think about it, if I send out two elite regiments of our army to suddenly launch an attack from behind the Japanese defenders in Shanhaiguan, are you sure?
, relying on the strength of the two regiments, and with the cooperation of the main force of the field army, disrupted the Shanhaiguan defense line that the Japanese army had operated for a long time, and thus took the opportunity to break through Shanhaiguan and cover the main force of the field army to leave the customs..."
"Let me think about it..."
After a short period of reflection, Zhou Baozhong spoke with a trace of hesitation on his face.
"Commander, the Japanese army is in its rear. Although there are not many defensive fortifications, there are three Japanese divisions in the Shanhaiguan area. The three main divisions will definitely have at least one regiment behind them.
I think two main regiments will attack the heavily defended position of a Japanese regiment..."
Regarding Zhou Baozhong's answer, Liu Hua didn't say much and continued to ask, "What if we add a regiment of the special warfare division, a mountain artillery battalion of the heavy artillery regiment, and a company of the air defense battalion?"
At this time, as Liu Hua's words had just fallen, Zhou Baozhong no longer hesitated for even a second and replied affirmatively: "Commander, let's not talk about the mountain artillery battalion. Just one special operations team member of the special operations group is enough.
The little Japs can bear it. I am sure that if we can form such a surprise force, we can suddenly launch a surprise attack from behind the little Japs. By then, the troops will be able to catch the Japanese army by surprise and disrupt their painstaking efforts to build the Shanhaiguan defense line..."
"Very good. With your words, I feel relieved..." After receiving Zhou Baozhong's affirmative reply, Liu Hua nodded with satisfaction. Then, he once again placed his eyes on the military map in front of him and began to follow the instructions.
A little inspiration just suddenly appeared in my mind, thinking about a specific combat plan.
Seeing Commander Liu Hua who was calm and composed in front of him, and after receiving his affirmative answer, there was no longer any panic on his face. The frown on Zhou Baozhong's face did not relax like Liu Hua did.
Because, at this moment, we want to mobilize the troops of two main regiments south to Shanhaiguan under the nose of the Japanese army, and we also have to avoid the numerous eyes and ears of the Japanese army for hundreds of kilometers along the way. In Zhou Baozhong's eyes, these difficulties are,
It's almost impossible to accomplish...
Thinking of this, Zhou Baozhong asked Liu Hua, who was calm and composed in front of him: "Commander, with the strength of two infantry regiments, a special operations regiment, an artillery battalion, and an air defense company, we can complete the predetermined strategic plan. But what should we do?"
How can we send so many troops to the Shanhaiguan area hundreds of kilometers away without being noticed by the Japs?"
As soon as Zhou Baozhong's question came out of his mouth, Liu Hua, who was listening, immediately showed a mysterious smile on his face. Then, he said to Zhou Baozhong in front of him with a strange and confident face:
"Old Zhou, a few days ago, the Japs were able to escape from their golden cicada shells right under our noses. Then, they quietly moved five thousand troops around our headquarters, catching us off guard. But now.
, we can also do the opposite and give the little devils a golden cicada to escape from their shells, catching them off guard. Through a battle, we can break through their defense line."
At this moment, Commander Liu Hua's explanation was like a key to everyone's heart. In an instant, the problems that troubled everyone were immediately solved. The frown on Commander Zhou Baozhong's face also appeared.
He relaxed in an instant. Then, he asked Liu Hua, who had a sly smile on his face.
"Commander, what you mean is that, like little devils, you quietly mobilized the two infantry regiments under the cover of night. As for the remaining troops, just follow the little devils here and attract their attention.
Attention, provide cover for the assault force?"
"Well, that's what it means. Although there is a certain danger, it is definitely worth a try. You see, if our plan can succeed, and the main force of the field army can successfully break through Shanhaiguan and exit. Then, what will happen to the confrontation with our army?
The four main divisions of the Japanese army that are not satisfied with their establishment, plus the two divisions that have just been reinforced, will be completely trapped by our army's front and rear attacks. Think about it, although with our current strength, we cannot do this
It is possible to annihilate hundreds of thousands of Japanese troops at once. However, it is still possible to eliminate half of the Japs and defeat the remaining Japanese troops." Liu Hua pointed at the map in front of him and looked at the thoughtful Zhou Baozhong and others beside him.
, explained with a confident look.
"Bah bang bang..." Regardless of whether the next battle can really develop according to the commander's ideas. However, at this moment, all the commanders in the entire command headquarters were drawn by the huge figure drawn by the commander Liu Hua.
The pie was completely attracted. Just as he finished speaking, a burst of warm applause sounded in the headquarters. Everyone used their warm applause to express their excitement at this moment.
Liu Hua waved his hand, and after the entire headquarters slowly became quiet, he immediately said: "Comrades, although this combat goal seems very incredible, if we all think about it carefully, we will find that as long as we work hard,
, if the entire combat plan is formulated perfectly, we can definitely achieve this predetermined strategic goal, and even achieve greater results than we can imagine."
"So, from now on, all departments must coordinate with each other. Regardless of whether the troops are assigned the main attack task, there should be no complaints. Instead, they must complete their tasks with due diligence. Because the entire combat plan can only be achieved if everyone works together.
Only then can we achieve final success. Are you all clear?"
"It's clear..." All the commanders responded in unison with excitement and eagerness on their faces.
"very good…"
Liu Hua nodded with satisfaction, and then ordered: "Master Li, Political Commissar Wang, Chief of Staff Shi..."
"Here we go..." Several people replied in unison. Their voices were full of excitement. Because being named first meant that the most important task in this battle would fall into their hands.
"Now I order the three of you to serve as the commander-in-chief of the raid force in this battle. As for the troops participating in the raid, I won't tell you, but everyone knows that they are the two regiments that have just been reorganized from the Thirteenth Division. Of course, in order to
To strengthen the firepower of the assault force, the mountain artillery battalion of the artillery regiment, and an anti-aircraft machine gun company of the air defense battalion, as I just said, will all be handed over to your command. In addition, there will also be a special operations group of the special operations division to cooperate.
How about you guys fighting? Do you have the confidence to complete this surprise mission?" Liu Hua ordered decisively.
"Commander, please rest assured that as long as I, Li Yuanqing, am still breathing, I will definitely complete the mission. Cooperate with the main force of the field army in Shanhaiguan, disrupt the Japanese army's deployment, and finally break through the Japanese army's Shanhaiguan defense line..." As soon as Liu Hua finished speaking, Li Yuanqing had a look on his face.
He replied decisively.
"Commander, please rest assured that our raiding force will ensure the completion of the mission..." Political Commissar Wang Xiaoming and Chief of Staff Shi followed closely behind and replied confidently.
"Very good. I believe that everyone will be able to return to the base area with news of victory. Old Zhou, after the 13th Division attacks, all the remaining troops around us will be under your unified command. At the appropriate time, at the
Move in front of the Japanese army to provide a certain cover for the covert advance of my raiding force... Of course, this kind of action must be done in moderation and not too much. The specific timing is up to you..." Liu Hua continued to order...
The telegrams sent by the former enemy headquarters of the Northeast Field Army in Shanhaiguan to the commanders outside the customs were as if they were lost in the sea. Two hours passed, and there was still no news.
In two hours, under the orders of Political Commissar Luo Ronghuan, the four main columns took turns to attack and launched regiment-level attacks one after another against the Japanese troops in Shanhaiguan, putting huge pressure on them. However, in
Despite the desperate counterattack by the Japanese army, the troops did not achieve any substantial results.
Seeing his troops retreating like a tide once again under the counterattack of powerful Japanese firepower. Thinking of the telegram that he had sent out for two hours, but there was still no news. Political Commissar Luo Ronghuan stood at the lookout of the headquarters.
, a look of helplessness and despair slowly began to appear on his face.
However, as the saying goes, there is no end to the road. Just as the sky slowly darkened and Luo Ronghuan, who looked desperate, was about to give the troops a retreat order, the very familiar footsteps of Chief of Staff Li Qing reached his ears.
Here, he was brought back to reality from the shock. Immediately afterwards, the excited voice of Chief of Staff Li Qing reached his ears.
"Political commissar, political commissar, good news, the commander has sent a message back..."
"What, you mean the telegram from the commander outside the customs..."
After Luo Ronghuan recovered from the shock, he couldn't help but let out an exclamation. Then he looked at Li Qing in front of him expectantly and continued to ask.
"Lao Li, has the commander already given us a countermeasure through the telegram..."
After receiving an affirmative answer from Li Qing, political commissar Luo Ronghuan felt as if he had experienced a test between heaven and earth. He could no longer restrain his excitement at this moment. He quickly rushed into the headquarters and stood there.
In front of the map, he asked Chief of Staff Li Qing who was following closely behind him.
"Old Li, please tell us what idea the commander has given us. How should the main force of our field army fight so that we can break through the Shanhaiguan defense line in front of us with the minimum casualties and the shortest time."
"Reporting to the political commissar, the commander means that we will attack the Shanhaiguan garrison from both inside and outside. At that time, the 13th Division of the Fifth Column outside the pass will suddenly launch an attack from the rear of the Japanese army and disrupt the Japanese army's Shanhaiguan defense line.
The main force of our field army took advantage of the favorable opportunity when the Japanese guards ignored each other and fell into chaos. The entire army launched an attack, breaking through the Shanhaiguan defense line that had been blocking us for more than a week, and rushed through Shanhaiguan..." Li Qing replied with a smile on his face.
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At this moment, from the smile on Li Qing's face, we can clearly feel how much Chief of Staff Li Qing, a loyal admirer of Liu Hua, agrees with the tactics proposed by Commander Liu Hua in the telegram. Thinking of this,
After comparing the map in front of him and thinking for a short time, political commissar Luo Ronghuan also asked closely.
"Old Li, I completely agree with the commander's suggestion to attack from both front and rear. By the way, has the commander given us specific combat missions... and what are the specific missions of our field army in the near future?"
"Political commissar, everything is arranged..."
"In accordance with the commander's order, the main force of our field army still follows the tactics you formulated this morning. It continues to use wheel tactics to continuously attack the Shanhaiguan garrison, creating a huge pressure on them. At the same time, through fierce fighting
, draw all the attention of the defenders to the front where we are fighting, and provide as much cover as possible for the actions of the assault troops..."
At this moment, facing the huge casualties of the troops, the political commissar, who had been frustrated for several days, could no longer suppress the excitement in his heart. He slammed the table in front of him and ordered with excitement.
"Great, a week has passed, and now I am finally looking forward to it. I ordered the troops to continue attacking me, and to attack the Japanese troops on the opposite side day and night, making a show of not taking the position. Our troops
The posture of never retreating has emerged."
"Yes, political commissar..." Chief of Staff Li Qing ordered decisively.
Under the shroud of dark night, on the former battlefield of Sifangtuo, in the secret camp of the Eighth Route Army, units of the Eighth Route Army were rapidly gathering under the command of commanders at all levels. The 12 mountain guns of the artillery regiment's mountain artillery battalion,
In order to facilitate transportation, at the command of the regiment leader Li Guanghui, all of them were dismantled into their most basic parts and allowed to be carried by the soldiers for emergency marches.
Time passed by, and two infantry regiments, a mountain artillery battalion, and an anti-aircraft company. A mixed force of 5,000 people, under the orders of the supreme commander Li Yuanqing, embarked on their own journey to raid Shanhaiguan.
Of course, it is almost impossible for a five-thousand-strong army to quietly leave Sifangtuo under the nose of the Japanese army.
In order to successfully complete the entire plan, the remaining four main divisions around Sifangtuo, under the command of Zhou Baozhong, also used the cover of night to launch a massive night attack on the station of the Japanese 125th Division...
On the Sifangtuo battlefield under heavy artillery fire, when the attention of the three main divisions of the Japanese army was all drawn to the station of the 125th Division, the 5,000-strong army led by Li Yuanqing left quietly without anyone to see him off.
Square camel….
"Your Excellency, Commander, the 125th Division has an urgent call..." In the brightly lit Japanese enemy headquarters in Shenyang City, a combat staff officer quickly rushed into the headquarters and reported breathlessly to the commander, Lieutenant General Kimura Hyōtaro. .
However, what makes the combat staff feel depressed is: Ever since the Kwantung Army Headquarters agreed to the combat plan re-submitted by the former enemy headquarters, and once again transferred the strength of three divisions to reinforce itself, the mood of the commander Lieutenant General Kimura Hyoutaro , which is extremely good. Because he believes that with the arrival of reinforcements, his battle plan will definitely achieve unexpected results.
In a very happy mood with almost no worries. When he heard his anxious report, Lieutenant General Kimura Hyōtaro didn't take it too seriously and asked casually: "What's the matter?"
"Report to your Excellency, Commander, the Commander of the 125th Division. Half an hour ago, the station was suddenly violently attacked by the main force of the Eighth Route Army. According to observations, the size of the main force of the Eighth Route Army is at least more than 20,000 people. At present, the entire The 125th Division is caught in a fierce firefight..." the combat staff replied.
"Kuroda-kun, what do you think?" Hyoutaro Kimura did not immediately answer the question at hand. He asked Major General Kuroda beside him.
"Chief of Staff, I think that since the main force of the Eighth Route Army in the Sifangtuo area wants to be wiped out by us as soon as possible, then we will help them... I believe that with the strength of my three divisions, more than 20,000 Eighth Route Army troops can be wiped out. There shouldn't be much of a problem..." Major General Kuroda replied with a smile on his face.
In response to Major General Kuroda's answer, Lieutenant General Kimura Hyōtaro nodded thoughtfully. Then, he gave a decisive order to the combat staff in front of him.
"I understand, Mr. Kuroda, what you mean is that the Eighth Route Army's night attack is their last counterattack before their death. If this is the case, then we will help them. The combat staff will record the order immediately: Order 126 The 127th Division immediately launched an attack to quickly reinforce the 125th Division. At the same time, the two divisions, through roundabout ways, quickly attacked all the Eighth Route Army troops attacking the 125th Division's garrison, forming a counter-encirclement posture. Finally, , the three divisions cooperated with each other to annihilate all the Eighth Route Army troops..."
"Your Excellency, Chief of Staff, is wise..." Major General Kuroda said with a flattering look as he looked at the operational staff officer who left quickly.
Just when the two people were happy about their "wise act" and began to discuss with each other the military achievements they could achieve after annihilating the main force of the Eighth Route Army in all directions. They had no idea that their opponent, the Eighth Route Army, would be like this. Are you stupid enough to treat yourself like a piece of fat meat and deliver it to your enemy's mouth?
And just when they thought that the night attack on the 125th Division's station at night was the Eighth Route Army's last counterattack before its death, the raiding force led by Li Yuanqing had already used every opportunity to quickly pass through the Japanese blockade. With the help of the darkness of the night, Cover, along various country trails, quickly weaving through the Shanhaiguan area...