If you follow Yan Laoxi's order, you definitely shouldn't fight at this time.
Because Yan Laoxi's purpose was to use this battle to consume the Eighth Route Army's strength as much as possible, especially the Eighth Route Army's tanks. If they were defeated, all the previous efforts would be wasted.
But if we don’t fight, what if the battle really ends with the Eighth Route Army’s own efforts?
By then, the artillery of the Jinsui Army had not played any role at all. Do you still want the Eighth Route Army to give up Yuncheng?
Even if the Eighth Route Army is willing to give in, the Jinsui Army will still find it too hot to take over!
Just when Zhou Zhen was hesitating, the staff officer covered the microphone and shouted to Zhou Zhen from a few meters away: "Commander, Commander Chu's phone number!"
Zhou Zhen knew why Chu Yunfei called at this time, but he had to answer the call, so he had to think of an excuse and stepped forward to take the phone.
"Commander Zhou!" Chu Yunfei's voice came from the phone: "The war situation is urgent, so Chu will stop beating around the bush! Chu actually knows what Commander Yan is thinking, and also knows what Commander Zhou's difficulties are. But...here...
At that time, the Eighth Route Army had already breached the North Gate, and the fighting was in full swing in other directions. Yuncheng was already in danger! Commander Zhou thought, could our army continue to wait?"
It turned out that Chu Yunfei knew what Yan Laoxi and Zhou Zhenhui were thinking from the beginning.
In fact, there is no need to guess. Just as the Eighth Route Army could predict that Yan Laoxi was unreliable, Chu Yunfei, as the commander of the Jinsui Army, certainly knew better what Yan Laoxi was thinking.
But although Chu Yunfei understood in his heart, he was unable to change anything.
Persuade Yan Laoxi?
This is not something Chu Yunfei can do.
Persuade Zhou Zhen?
Zhou Zhen was also ordered by Yan Laoxi, and his persuasion was of no use.
Therefore, Chu Yunfei could only plan to take one step at a time.
Chu Yunfei even felt a little sorry for Li Yunlong... Chu Yunfei thought that this battle would probably end with the Eighth Route Army losing its generals and taking Yuncheng.
Unexpectedly, the situation of the battle suddenly changed. The Eighth Route Army broke through the city gate within half an hour of their arrival, plunging the Japanese into chaos.
This surprised Chu Yunfei. When he heard the battle report, he asked Fang Ligong doubtfully: "Is the information wrong? Even if the Eighth Route Army has tanks, it is impossible to break through the enemy's wall defenses so quickly!"
In order to better attack Yuncheng, Chu Yunfei deployed scouts in all directions to better grasp the overall situation.
This is necessary for the infantry attacking the city, and the Eighth Route Army also has scouts in the south.
Because if mutual intelligence and communication are not smooth, what if one side suffers too many casualties and is broken out by the Japanese or there are other emergencies?
Fang Ligong also found it incredible, so he used the radio to confirm it again, and then reported to Chu Yunfei: "Regiment, the information is correct! The Eighth Route Army captured the train and directly used the train to take the commando into the city from the small north gate.
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Chu Yunfei was stunned for a long time after hearing this and didn't react.
After a while, he finally came to the conclusion and exclaimed: "What a brilliant plan. First, use a trick to get the Japanese to build the railway, and then use a train to break through at lightning speed. This way the Japanese city defenses will be broken!"
After thinking about it, Chu Yunfei shook his head again and sighed: "I'm afraid... it's that little Northeast's idea again! What a chain plan, it's hard to guard against! If our Jinsui Army can have such a person..."
"Regiment seat!" Fang Ligong interrupted Chu Yunfei: "The Japanese have started shelling. They plan to use artillery fire to block the Eighth Route Army outside the city to buy time! Commander Zhou..."
Chu Yunfei nodded, he knew what Fang Ligong meant.
This is the best time for the artillery of the Shanxi-Sui Army to take action. If they do not take action at this time, there will be no need to take action in street fighting later.
On the other hand, Chu Yunfei believes that now is another critical moment.
If the Eighth Route Army's troops outside the city were blocked by Japanese artillery fire and the commandos that broke into the city were wiped out by the Japanese, everything the Eighth Route Army had done would be in vain.
However……
How easy is it to get Zhou Zhen to agree to open fire?
After thinking about it, Chu Yunfei decided to tell a lie.
"Commander Zhou!" When Zhou Zhen hesitated, Chu Yunfei added: "Chu is not speaking for the Eighth Route Army. As the commander of the 358th Regiment, Chu must of course also consider the interests of the Jinsui Army. However, when it comes to
Now, the Eighth Route Army has breached the North Gate and tanks are pouring into the city continuously...Does Commander Zhou think that Yuncheng can still consume the strength of the Eighth Route Army as Commander Yan and Commander Zhou hope?"
"Eighth Route Army tanks have entered the city?" Zhou Zhen couldn't help being shocked and asked: "Is everything you said true? How did they do it?"
Chu Yunfei replied: "This incident was indeed unexpected. The Eighth Route Army used a train to break open the city gate and sent tanks and troops into the city. So it became a situation of cooperation between the inside and the outside. The Japanese army is gone..."
When it comes to this, Zhou Zhen understands.
He felt that Chu Yunfei was right.
Now that the Eighth Route Army has poured into the city and disrupted the enemy's position, the outcome will not change regardless of whether the Jinsui Army fires artillery... The Eighth Route Army has an absolute advantage, and it is impossible to consume the Eighth Route Army's tanks, and the Jinsui Army cannot blatantly do so.
Just aim the muzzle at the Eighth Route Army tank. If you do this, the table will be turned upside down.
Since the intention of consuming the Eighth Route Army's tanks has failed, why not make things more beautiful and give the Eighth Route Army a favor?
If we continue not to fire artillery, won't we give all the military merits to the Eighth Route Army and finally have to implement the facts?
Thinking of this, Zhou Zhen immediately puffed up his chest and replied confidently: "Captain Chu, don't worry, our troops will beat the enemy hard to avenge our Yuncheng!"
Chu Yunfei nodded with satisfaction.
He thought to himself that this was not actually a lie, he just told Zhou Zhen the subsequent results a few minutes in advance.
What's more, Chu Yunfei never asked the artillery to fire. It was Zhou Zhen himself who said "hit the enemy hard to avenge the city."
Zhou Zhen didn't know what Chu Yunfei was thinking. After he put down the phone, he immediately gave an order to his staff: "Send the order to immediately cover the Japanese artillery position with firepower, and be sure to cripple it in one go!"
"Yes!" the staff officer responded, and then conveyed the orders one by one through the phone.
Then there was just "bang bang" one after another, and the artillery of the Shanxi-Sui Army started firing.
The artillery of the Jinsui Army has an advantage. They are deployed outside the city and can be dispersed as much as possible. Its three artillery regiments are deployed in six artillery positions in battalion units.
(Note: An artillery regiment of the Jinsui Army only has two artillery battalions)
This can be an advantage in artillery battles with the enemy, because the more dispersed the position, the less likely it is for the enemy to be covered by artillery fire, and the higher the artillery's survival rate.
On the contrary, because of the limited space in the city, the Japs could only concentrate on three artillery positions. The probability of being covered by the artillery fire of the Jinsui Army and destroyed in one go was quite high.
Zhou Zhen really thought that the battle was about to end, so he commanded six artillery positions to fire at the same time.
In an instant, the shells headed straight towards Yuncheng with howling sounds from several directions, and then there was a loud "boom", and a cloud of fire and smoke exploded in Yuncheng City.