The next morning, Xu Dalong, Sun Desheng, Li Kun and Geng Guoyuan met and told Li Kun and Geng Guoyuan their speculations based on the purpose of the Japanese army's sudden increase in troops at Niangziguan.
After listening to Xu Dalong's analysis, both Li Kun and Geng Guoyuan thought it was reasonable. They suggested reporting the situation to the chief of staff immediately and informing all departments of the Shanxi-Sui Army to strengthen combat readiness during the festival to prevent Japanese sneak attacks.
Xu Dalong suggested that they wait for another two days until the reconnaissance team of the special operations squadron understands the movements of the Japanese 5th Division and the 112th Division before making a new judgment.
At noon the next day, the intelligence from the reconnaissance team was sent. After their investigation, they learned that the Japanese army was purchasing large quantities of supplies around the locations of the Japanese 5th Division and the 112th Division. This was a sign that the troops had recent actions, not only
In this way, they also learned that the Japanese troops were mobilizing frequently and that Japanese troops stationed in some counties were gathering at the division headquarters. This was also an obvious sign of a major move.
After receiving the report, Xu Dalong and Sun Desheng can now basically determine that the Japanese army should launch an attack on the Hancheng area during the Spring Festival.
In order to achieve the surprise of the battle, the Japanese army will most likely choose to launch a sudden attack on New Year's Eve.
Xu Dalong and Sun Desheng met with Li Kun and Geng Guoyuan again and told Li Kun and Geng Guoyuan about the information they had on the mobilization of Japanese troops and their judgments. Finally, they went to the headquarters of the World War II District Commander to see the Chief of Staff.
The chief of staff was a little shocked after listening to the reports from Xu Dalong, Li Kun and others.
He immediately picked up the phone and reported the situation to the King of Shanxi, suggesting that the New Year's Eve sneak attack on Niangziguan be canceled and the battle plan be re-formulated to prevent Japanese sneak attacks.
The King of Shanxi was also shocked by the news that the Japanese army was about to launch a large-scale attack. He asked the chief of staff to formulate a combat plan immediately and asked Xu Dalong's troops to cooperate.
After the chief of staff put down the phone, he informed everyone of the Shanxi King's intentions.
Xu Dalong and Sun Desheng suddenly felt at ease, knowing that no matter what, the King of Shanxi would be embarrassed to get back the 300,000 yuan and the equipment of an infantry regiment.
Seeing that the Spring Festival is only a week away, the upcoming battle at Niangziguan will affect the safety of the Hancheng area and the safety of the main force of the Shanxi-Sui Army.
The King of Shanxi attached great importance to this. At his request, the Zhongtiao Mountain Command of the Shanxi-Sui Army and the Mawushan Military Division held a joint meeting again.
Participating in the meeting were General Fu from Zhongtiao Mountain, chief of staff, commanders of all armies, chief of staff of Shanxi-Sui Army, commanders of two group armies, chiefs of staff and commanders of all armies, and underground party commander Li Yunlong of Mawu Mountain District
, Chief of Staff Zhang Dabiao, Captain Xu Dalong of the Guerrilla Brigade, Representative Wang from the office, Commander Chu Yunfei of the 358th Brigade of the Shanxi-Sui Army, Chief of Staff Fang Ligong and others.
The King of Shanxi came to the venue in person. He knew that the main beneficiary of this battle was his Shanxi-Sui Army. In order to avoid the recurrence of the last time the coalition forces did not cooperate with each other in the battle, he stated that this time he would personally take command and designated World War II
The director of the district's military law office organized supervision teams to go to various departments of the Shanxi-Sui Army. If there is another situation where the opportunity is delayed or the situation is ignored, the generals at all levels will be held accountable on the spot.
In order to allow the anti-Japanese armed forces of the underground party and the Zhongtiao Mountain troops to assist the Shanxi-Sui Army in fighting this battle, the King of Shanxi made a fortune this time and promised to give 300,000 yuan to the Zhongtiao Mountain Command and replenish 3,800 mountain artillery shells for them.
6,000 rounds of mortar shells and two million rounds of Type 79 rifle bullets.
The King of Shanxi promised that for this battle, the Jinsui Army would be responsible for providing all the fuel and aerial bombs needed by the Mawushan guerrillas' air force and tank troops, and provided 2,200 mortar shells.
In this battle, the Jinsui Army also suffered a heavy blow. Not only the four armies originally in the Hancheng area, but also Chu Yunfei's 358 brigade will participate in this battle. The artillery brigade directly under the headquarters of the World War II District Governor and the Air Force of the World War II District will also participate in this battle.
All take part in this battle.
The Zhongtiao Mountain Command still mobilized the three armies in the Fenghuang Mountain area to participate in this battle.
The Mawushan Military Division dispatched a new brigade, an independent brigade, a flying brigade, a tank brigade, as well as the special operations squadron and motorcycle squadron of the Mawushan guerrillas to participate in this battle.
After all the wars, General Fu was very convinced of Xu Dalong's commanding ability. He suggested that Xu Dalong should be responsible for formulating the battle plan for this war.
The King of Shanxi, the Chief of Staff of the World War II Zone, and the generals of the Shanxi-Sui Army also had great trust in Xu Dalong and agreed that Xu Dalong would be responsible for formulating the battle plan.
Xu Dalong already had a good idea of how to fight this battle. He quickly formulated a battle plan, and after discussing it with General Fu and the Chief of Staff of the World War II Zone, he officially announced the battle plan the next afternoon.
In terms of combat conditions, this battle was better than the last Hancheng battle.
First of all, the Jinsui Army and the Zhongyang Army have supplementary regiments responsible for training new recruits. After the last war, the troops have basically been replenished and have basically restored their combat effectiveness during the last war.
As for the Japanese army, whether it was the Japanese army in Taiyuan, or the 5th Division and the 112th Division, they suffered heavy casualties after the last war. Among them, the 5th Division only had one complete infantry brigade, and the other infantry brigade lost nearly half.
The situation of the 112th Division is even more serious. Each of the two infantry brigades only has one complete infantry regiment, and other directly affiliated units also suffered heavy losses last time. The Japanese army's new recruits are far away from home, and it is impossible to replenish them in a short time.
In general, the strength of the coalition forces in this battle is more advantageous than the previous one, especially in the Phoenix Mountain area, which already has relatively stable defenses.
This time, General Fu's troops only left one corps to defend Phoenix Mountain. The 30th Army and the 63rd Army could be mobilized to participate in the battle against the Japanese 5th Division and the 112th Division, giving them a better chance of winning in terms of strength.
According to the battle plan drawn up by Xu Dalong, this time the tactics of luring the enemy deep were adopted. When the main force of the Japanese army left Niangzi Pass, their first target of attack was the defense area of the 68th Army of the Shanxi-Sui Army.
According to the combat plan, after contacting the Japanese army, the 68th Army quickly withdrew, cleared the passage, and placed the Japanese army in the Huluyu area. This is a small basin surrounded by highlands, which serves as a preset battlefield.
After the Japanese army entered this area, the main forces of the four armies of the Jinsui Army plus the troops of the 63rd Army and the 30th Army in Zhongtiao Mountain, as well as Chu Yunfei's 358th Brigade and the independent brigade of the Mawushan Military Division,
The tank troops and flying groups can completely crush the Japanese 5th Division and 112th Division.
Xu Dalong and Li Yunlong were responsible for leading the special operations squadron, Wang Pao's motorcycle squadron, Sun Desheng's cavalry brigade, and the New 1st Brigade. After the main force of the Japanese army left Niangzi Pass, they captured Niangzi Pass, cut off the Japanese army's retreat, and cooperated with the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army at Zhongtiao Mountain.
The main force of the army surrounded and annihilated the main forces of the Japanese 5th Division and the 112th Division that had left the border in the Huluyu area.
When announcing the battle plan, Xu Dalong analyzed the strength comparison between the enemy and ourselves one by one. The generals present at the meeting were very excited.
Xu Dalong said: "This time the Japanese army went out to fight, not only the troops were insufficient, but the amount of baggage they carried was also limited. The Japanese army adopted attack tactics when going out to fight. In order not to affect the marching speed, the baggage they carried must be insufficient. A large number of baggage
They will be stranded at Niangzi Pass. As long as our army cuts off their retreat, the Japanese army will soon be out of ammunition and food."
The generals attending the meeting saw that Xu Dalong had analyzed the Japanese army's situation to such an extent that they became more confident in victory.
After Xu Dalong announced the battle plan, everyone talked a lot and finally agreed with the battle plan proposed by Xu Dalong.
The King of Shanxi was very happy. He said: "This battle is very important to us. As long as we kill the main forces of the 5th Division and the 112th Division, we will be able to live a relatively peaceful life in the future. The Japanese army will not be able to do so in a short time."
So many troops were mobilized.
Therefore, in order for us to live a peaceful life in the future, we must fight this battle well.
I emphasize here again that all departments participating in this battle must work together as one, and if anyone neglects his or her duties and delays the opportunity to fight, I, as the commander-in-chief, will definitely punish him severely."
The meeting decided to establish a coalition general headquarters, with the Chief of Staff of the World War II Zone, General Zhongtiao Shanfu, and Mawushan Military Division Xu Dalong as campaign commanders.
After the joint meeting, all ministries went back to prepare for the campaign.
On the 28th of the lunar calendar, the intelligence team of the special operations squadron received news that the main force of the Japanese 5th Division and the 112th Division had left the barracks and quietly headed to Niangziguan at night.
Zhou Mingde from the Taiyuan direction also received news that the Japanese troops from the Taiyuan direction were once again heading to the Phoenix Mountain direction. This can confirm that the Japanese army will launch an attack on the Hancheng area on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day.
Based on this information, the coalition command also issued assembly orders to the various units participating in the war, and also used nighttime movements to move around Huluyu.
Mawu Mountain Base Area.
Xu Dalong and Li Yunlong led the main force of the Mawushan Military Division to leave the base area.
Zhao Gang felt a lot of pressure. Since the main force of the last combat army division had not been replenished, this time almost all troops were sent out. It can be said that the troops left in the base area were all agencies and logistics, and there were no more than two troops with real combat effectiveness.
One battalion, and the others are the county brigades of each county. Once the Japanese army launches an attack on the base area, the main force of the military division is fighting fiercely with the Japanese army in the Hancheng area, and there is no way to send back reinforcements.
Facing this situation, Zhao Gang couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
In order to avoid unexpected situations, Zhao Gang called over the captains of each county brigade and asked them to concentrate the main force of the county brigade to protect key targets, and ordered them to notify the militia in each village to be prepared to guard against Japanese attacks on the base areas at any time.
In addition to taking these measures, Zhao Gang also thought of an idea.
As the New Year is approaching, Wang Shuhuai, on behalf of Yan Guiwu, comes to the base to visit Xu Dalong, Zhao Gang and others.
After he arrived at the base area, he only saw Zhao Gang, but not Xu Dalong, Li Yunlong and others.
When he was feeling puzzled, Zhao Gang said to him: "Director Wang, I have something to ask you for help. After you go back, inform Commander Yan that our Commander Li and Captain Xu are preparing to attack the Japanese Army in Yangquan during the Chinese New Year.
110th Division. You have experience in how to use this information."
Wang Shuhuai did not see Xu Dalong and Li Yunlong, and was thinking that they might lead troops to fight the Japanese army. He was worried that they would attack the 32nd garrison division.
In that case, the Fourth Division of the Jinsui Army will also be in big trouble.
Hearing what Zhao Gang said, he felt at ease and promised to go back and tell Yan Guiwu.
Lingao City.
After listening to Wang Shuhuai's report, Yan Guiwu asked: "Are you sure that Xu Dalong and the others are going to Yangquan to fight the Japanese 110th Division?"
Wang Shuhuai said: "It is not convenient for me to move around in their base area, and I have not seen their troop movements. However, based on our past experience, Xu Dalong is still trustworthy. Since he did not say that he came to attack Lingao City, it must be
I won't come. As for whether they are going to fight the 110th Division, I don't know. Around the Mawushan base area, the only Japanese army that can threaten Xu Dalong and the others is the 32nd Division, which is the 110th Division in the direction of Yangquan.
Already."
Yan Guiwu nodded and said: "That should be the case. I will report to the division commander."
Yan Guiwu came to the headquarters of the 32nd garrison division, asked to see Qianye Xunyi, and said: "Your Excellency, division commander, I have just received information that Xu Dalong and Li Yunlong are leading troops to attack the 110th Division in Yangquan."
What Qianye Xunyi was most worried about was that troops from the Mawushan Military Division would come to attack Lingao City. He felt very comforted when he heard what Yan Guiwu said. Xu Dalong would fight whoever he liked. As long as they didn't come to attack Lingao City, everything would be fine.
He said: "Yan Sang, you are very good. Continue to monitor the movements of Xu Dalong and others, and make sure they do not come to Gaocheng."
Yan Guiwu said: "Please rest assured, division commander, I have sent people to closely monitor their actions. There is no sign of them coming to Gaocheng."
The reason why Zhao Gang conveyed the news to Yan Guiwu through Wang Shuhuai was so that he could pass the news to Qianye Xunyi.
After such a long battle, he also knew Qianye Xunyi very well. He knew that this guy did not have the guts to launch an attack on the Mawushan base. What Zhao Gang was worried about was the Japanese 110th Division. If they learned that Xu Dalong and Li Yunlong were leading the
The main force left the Mawushan base area and sent troops to attack. With the troops he had on hand, he simply could not withstand the Japanese attack.
Zhao Gang knew that after Qianye Xunyi got the news, he would definitely notify the 110th Division. When the 110th Division got the news, they would definitely step up their guard to prevent troops from the Mawushan Military Division from attacking the 110th Division's defense area. Their
With attention focused on this aspect, there will be no thought of sending troops to attack the Mawushan base area for the time being.
In order to confuse the enemy, Zhao Gang gathered the cavalry troops staying in the base area and asked them to go to the direction of Yangquan, where they launched an attack on the Japanese army, creating the illusion that the troops from the Mawushan Military Division were about to attack Yangquan.