Li Fuying led the remaining defeated generals to retreat while sheltering the remaining defeated generals. Seeing that the number of each battalion was not as large as the company at the beginning of the war, Li Fuying felt extremely depressed.
At this time, Liu Tanfu came to Li Fuying with two pieces of paper. Li Fuying looked at him and said, "What's the matter? Is there any bad news?"
Liu Tanfu nodded and said, "The Japanese army massacred the city of Tianzhen. Countless people died. In addition, Commander Yan ordered you to hold a meeting of military commanders. Liu Jinsheng, Li Shengrun, I and I went to report to Jia Xueming, deputy commander of the rear military headquarters."
Li Fuying sighed and said, "It's a review meeting. You guys should go to Commander Jia and explain clearly the reasons for our defeat this time."
Liu Tanfu said worriedly, "Military Commander, I'm worried that something will happen to you. Otherwise, it's better not to go. Now the public opinion in the country is clamoring for someone to be responsible for Tianzhen. When the time comes, you-"
Li Fuying shook his head and said, "Don't worry, we have already complied with the orders of the headquarters. Tianzhen has been guarding Tianzhen for seven days, and no one can say anything. Let's do this, I will set off in a moment, and you should set off quickly to save yourself from being caught.
Others gossip."
Liu Tanfu nodded helplessly to express his understanding.
Li Fuying came to the Taiyuan headquarters and said to the guards, "I am Li Fuying, commander of the 61st Army, here for a meeting."
The guards looked at each other and nodded. One guard said, "Commander Li, please come with me."
Li Fuying followed the guard for a while and wondered, "Why haven't we arrived yet?"
At this time, a group of military police rushed out. One military policeman said to Li Fuying, "Sorry, Commander Li, you are under arrest."
Li Fuying didn't believe what would happen to him. After all, he was an old man in the Jinsui Army. Even Fu Zuoyi wanted to call him big brother. He smiled and said, "What are you doing? I won't resist. Commander Yan really lost the battle."
I will take responsibility, why did you do this?" After saying that, he followed the military police and walked out.
When Li Fuying was imprisoned in the military police prison, Lin Sanhu was holding a war meeting with everyone on the train.
Dozens of people were crowded into the luxury carriage, and the beautiful tea tables and chairs were moved aside.
Lin Sanhu said with a smile, "I don't know whether it was a coincidence or Mr. Zhu's clever calculation, but he has prepared a detailed map of Shanxi Hepingxing Pass for us a long time ago. Everyone can see the situation more clearly."
What Lin Sanhu didn't know was that these maps were drawn up by Mr. Zhu relying on maps from later generations and the intelligence at that time. Although they cannot be said to be exactly the same as those of this era, they are similar. Compared with most maps of this era, they are already
Much stronger.
Lin Sanhu waved his hand and said, "Let our Deputy Commander Nie tell us the situation first."
Nie Rongzhen nodded, picked up a pointer, stood up and said, "Let me introduce the overall situation of Shanxi first. Everyone knows that Shanxi has a special terrain. There are mountains in the southeast and west, and there is only a series of basins in the middle. From north to south is the Datong Basin.
, Xinzhou Basin, Taiyuan Basin, Linfen Basin and Yuncheng Basin. These basins are not only the main grain-producing areas of Shanxi Province, but also home to most of the population, and almost all of Shanxi's factories and businesses.
Among them, the Xinzhou Basin, Taiyuan Basin and Linfen Basin are the three core basins in Shanxi. If these three basins are lost, the essence of Shanxi will be controlled by the Japanese army.
The current situation is that the northernmost Datong Basin has been lost. The Japanese Chahar Dispatch Corps is marching towards Yanmen Pass through Datong, and the Fifth Division on the other side is marching towards Pingxing Pass through Weidai Highway. Once these two checkpoints are breached
, then these two Japanese armies can join forces to attack Xinkou, and the entire northern Shanxi will fall into the hands of the enemy."
Nie Rongzhen looked at everyone listening attentively and continued, "Let me first talk about the deployment of our army. According to the war report from the second war zone, from Limin Fort in Shuo County to the east, along the Inner Great Wall and the northern foot of Hengshan Mountain via Yang.
Our army has deployed defenses at Fangkou, Guangwu, Yanmenguan, Ruyuekou, Langyu, Beiloukou, Lingyunkou, Dongzhuang, Tuanchengkou, Pingxingguan and Mapaoquan. In addition, at Lingyunkou heading east through Hengshan and Luanling
There are also relatively solid defensive positions in the area from Guanguan, Aoyu, Songshushan to Diaoquan Village south of Guangling, that is, to the east of Pingxingguan.”
The deputy commander of the 344th Brigade said strangely, "Such a long defense line? How many people do we have?"
Nie Rongzhen sighed: "From west to east are Wang Jingguo's 19th Army, Fu Zuoyi's 35th Army, Yang Chengyuan's 34th Army, Liu Maoen's 15th Army, Gao Guizi's 17th Army, Sun Chu's 33rd Army and our Eighth Route Army, with a total strength of more than 100,000.
"
Zhou Kun was playing with the luxurious porcelain cup next to him and said, "Is it a long snake formation? If you set up defenses everywhere, don't you mean there are no defenses everywhere? I'm afraid it won't stop you."
Lin Sanhu shook his hand and said, "The overall layout was made by Yan Xishan. We are not qualified to say anything. Lao Nie, let's talk about the Pingxing related aspects."
Nie Rongzhen nodded and continued, "The troop deployment in the direction of Pingxingguan is a pocket formation. The 17th and 33rd armies are defending in the front. Our Eighth Route Army is on the east side of Pingxingguan and the 15th Army is on the west side. But the current strength is not fully in place. Our army's
The main mission is to attack the Japanese army's logistics line and assist in frontal operations."
Lin Sanhu stood up and said, "Everyone knows that our 115th Division is the first Eighth Route Army team to go on the battlefield. This battle must be won but not defeated. In addition, Yan Xishan will supply us with ammunition. These ammunition are all Mauser caliber, which will allow the Germans to win."
We need to send the equipment regiment to receive it, and our army’s equipment must be kept confidential.”
At this time, a train passed by next to the train. Lin Sanhu suddenly discovered that there were military guards on the train, but they were all dressed as civilians. He couldn't help but wonder, "Who is this train? Why are there troops?"
Luo Ronghuan looked at it and said with a smile, "It's not like those dignitaries have all evacuated to the rear. The Japanese haven't arrived yet, so they are running very fast."
Nie Rongzhen shook his head and said, "Forget it, these people are better than those who surrendered and became traitors. Let's continue to discuss the situation."
The train arrived in Yuci soon. When Lin Sanhu got off the train station, he saw a lot of boxes placed in front of him.
An officer saluted him and said, "I have been ordered by Commander Yan to provide supplies for your army. In addition, the battle at Pingxingguan is urgent. The headquarters orders your army to go directly to the Pingxingguan battlefield without stopping."
Lin Sanhu frowned and said, "The troops are already very tired from traveling all the way. Why don't they even get out of the car and take a rest?"
The officer said awkwardly, "These are orders from the headquarters. Please don't embarrass me, sir."
Lin Sanhu's face immediately dropped, and he didn't say anything. He just stared at the officer. Several guards behind Lin Sanhu even touched their hands to their guns. The officer was staring at him with cold sweat.
"Yurong, if others don't let us get off the bus, we just have to hurry up and get to the battlefield." Lin Sanhu turned around and saw Mr. Zhu, and he quickly saluted and said, "Hello, boss."
Mr. Zhu returned the gift with a smile and said to the officer, "Thank you, comrade, for bringing these supplies over. You can go."
The officer quickly nodded his thanks and left.
Lin Sanhu looked at the officers with disgust and said, "Boss, what do these people mean? They are asking us to help, and they won't let us get off the bus. Didn't Yuci serve as a temporary residence for our Eighth Route Army?"
Mr. Zhu shook his head and said, "On the one hand, Yan Laoxi is afraid that our troops will not leave near Taiyuan. On the other hand, Pingxingguan is really nervous."
Lin Sanhu asked doubtfully, "Is there any change?"
Mr. Zhu nodded and said, "The Japanese army's attack is very fierce. You will understand the specific situation when you arrive. Remember, this first battle must be fought well, but the losses cannot be too great. Do you understand? You are going to fight logistics. You have to fight."
When you go deep behind enemy lines, you must be very careful not to get dumped by the Japanese army."
Lin Sanhu stood at attention and saluted, "Yes!" After that, he said to the guards, "Put these ammunition on the train and leave as soon as the train is ready."
Mr. Zhu waved and said, "Yurong, wait a minute, let me show you a baby."
As he spoke, Mr. Zhu came to a box marked with grenades and said, "Open it and take a look."
Lin Sanhu picked up the crowbar and opened the ammunition box, and found that there were only two grenades inside, but these two were terrifyingly big and looked like small watermelons. Lin Sanhu had never seen such large grenades before, and asked in surprise, "
Boss, what is this?"
Mr. Zhu said with a smile, "Yan Laoxi has a lot of money. Shanxi is very mountainous, and we are fighting defensive warfare. This grenade was specially prepared by the Taiyuan Arsenal for mountain warfare. The quantity is not large. I am here this time."
The first is to talk to you about strategic issues, and the second is this. Our Vice Chairman Zhou finally got these. There are only a thousand of them, each weighing eight kilograms. Of course, such a heavy thing cannot be thrown far.
Yes, so it is rolling down the mountain, which is why it is so round."
As soon as Lin Sanhu heard this, he knew that this was a treasure that would be very useful for him in preparing for an ambush. He nodded quickly and said with a smile, "Boss, just wait for my good news."
Lin Sanhu led the troops all the way to Pingxing Pass, while Seishiro Itagaki of the 5th Division was full of anger. At this time, after a week of fierce fighting, the 5th Division basically cleared the peripheral obstacles to Pingxing Pass and occupied Guangling.
Lingqiu, among which Lingqiu is only 50 kilometers away from Pingxingguan, and the road leading to Pingxingguan has been completely opened to the Japanese army.
The invasion of Shanxi by Itagaki Seishiro and Tojo Hideki was originally carried out behind the backs of Terauchi Juichi and the Japanese military headquarters. When Terauchi Juichi received the news that the Fifth Division had invaded Shanxi, he was furious to death.
The fighting on the front line in Baoding was in full swing. In order to strengthen the combat power of the troops, Terauchi Juichi ordered Itagaki Seishiro to end the Shanxi war and mobilize the main force to attack Baoding in order to strengthen his own offensive power.
Itagaki Seishiro, who wanted to occupy Shanxi, was unwilling to do so, but after all, military orders were hard to disobey. He ordered most of Kunizaki Noboribe's 9th Brigade to stop advancing after occupying Laiyuan, and turned back to Baoding to prepare to join the war, leaving him with only
The Miura Toshiji 21st Brigade of the 5th Division has a total strength of only more than 10,000 people.
After Seishiro Itagaki's troops were reduced, he became more determined to speed up the attack to prevent a protracted battle, and immediately ordered the 21st Regiment of the 21st Brigade to advance from Lingqiu to Pingxing Pass.
When Lin Sanhu arrived at Pingxing Pass, the Japanese army had just begun to attack Gao Guizi's 17th Army. In order to coordinate operations, Lin Sanhu came to Pingxing Pass and met Gao Guizi.
Gao Guizi was a man from the northwest. In 1933, he served as deputy commander of the 32nd Army of the Ministry of Shang Dynasty and commander of the 84th Division. He participated in the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War. In 1934, the 84th Division was transferred to northern Shaanxi to participate in the encirclement and suppression of the Red Army in northern Shaanxi. After being repeatedly attacked by the Red Army, he changed his tune and agreed with the Red Army.
The party's ideas, so he has a close relationship with the Red Party.
Lin Sanhu brought Zhou Kun and Nie Rongzhen to the 17th Army headquarters while listening to the explosions and gunshots on the battlefield. Gao Guizi saw the three of them and smiled and said, "It's good if you guys come. I'm really more than capable."
I don’t have enough strength.”
Nie Rongzhen asked curiously, "How many people are there in your army now?"
Gao Guizi sighed, "I used to have only one division, but now it has become an army after merging with Commander Li. After fighting for so long, we lost again in Guangling. Now we only have more than 4,500 people. If it weren't for the favorable geographical location of Guanxing, I would have been here long ago."
It was broken through.”
Lin Sanhu lowered his head and thought for a moment and said, "Where is the Jinsui Army?"
Not to mention it was okay, but when he mentioned Gao Guizi, he became angry and said angrily, "Forget about these bastards, Sun Chu's 33rd Army is five or six kilometers behind me. I sent a telegram asking him to come for reinforcements, and this **** actually said
He doesn't have enough troops!! I've been fighting from the south entrance for two months now. He has been in the rear without even getting a single hair hurt. He has full strength and strength. He actually told me that he doesn't have enough troops. He's a coward and is afraid of death. Just say so. Such a person
He’s actually a military commander too!!”
Zhou Kun asked, "What does Commander Yang say?"
Li Xianzhou next to him said angrily, "What are you talking about? They are basically the same group. We sent a telegram directly to Chief Yan, but we only got a verbal promise. Now in this Pingxing Pass, you are the only one besides us."
.”
Lin Sanhu heard this and looked at each other with Nie Rongzhen and others, never expecting that the planned Pingxingguan defense line with tens of thousands of people was actually only Gao Guizi's more than 4,000 people defending the front."
Lin Sanhu looked at the heavy rain outside and said, "Commander Gao, can you tell us about the situation on the front line?"
Gao Guizi nodded and said, "The Japanese army opposite is a regiment with about 4,000 troops."
Lin Sanhu looked at the heavy rain, then looked at the map on the wall, and he suddenly made up his mind and said, "Commander Gao, our army's mission is to go to the enemy's rear to attack the enemy's logistics line. Now that it is raining heavily, the Japanese's logistics will definitely be destroyed."
If a problem occurs, it is our opportunity. Our army will attack immediately, but I hope that once your army sees that the Japanese army wants to return, it must contain them, otherwise our army will be in danger."
Gao Guizi had been fighting for many years, and of course he knew the importance of logistical supplies. He nodded and said, "No problem, thank you to Commander Lin for your hard work."
Without further ado, Lin Sanhu immediately came to the garrison of the 115th Division and convened all regiment-level officers for a combat meeting.
I only saw Lin Sanhu holding a bamboo whip and saying with sharp eyes, "Comrades, please pay attention. The Japanese army now has a regiment of 4,000 people attacking Pingxingguan. Our army's task is to attack the Japanese army's logistics line. From Pingxingguan to Lingqiu County,
It is a mountainous area, especially the Pingxingguan Highway. There are mountains on both sides and the terrain is dangerous. I decided to set up an ambush here. Everyone must obey the order!!"
All the officers stood up and looked at Lin Sanhu.
Lin Sanhu continued, "Commander Yang Dezhi of the 685th Regiment, you led the troops to occupy the area from the southwest of Laoye Temple to Guangou. The purpose of your unit's operation is to intercept the Japanese vanguard and block the troops that may return for reinforcements.
Li Tianyou, commander of the 686th Regiment, you are leading the troops to ambush on the east side of the highway. The purpose of the operation is to divide and annihilate the surrounded Japanese troops, and then attack towards the east Paochi-Pingxingguan direction.
Zhang Shaodong, the commander of the 687th Regiment, you lead the troops to ambush in Laoyemiao Xiaozhai Village on the west side of the highway. The purpose of the operation is to cut off the Japanese army's return route, encircle and annihilate it, and block the Japanese troops who come to rescue. Yang Chengwu, the leader of the independent regiment, you lead the troops
He and the cavalry battalion lurked outside Lingqiu to block the Japanese troops who were rescuing here.
The 688th Regiment is the reserve team of the division. Everyone should note that there are three key points in this battle. One is to hide well. Once the ambush is exposed at any place, the success will be in vain. The second is to be ruthless. Once the battle starts, the first wave of attacks will be carried out.
We need to blind the Japanese and beat them stupidly. Our army now has a lot of artillery and grenades. Don’t save them. Just hit them when you aim. You must make sure that the Japanese can’t organize an effective defense. The third thing is to be quick. This battle must be done from the beginning to the end.
It must end within 12 hours, otherwise our army will be in danger of being surrounded. This battle is our army's first battle. Do you have confidence?"
All the officers stood up and shouted "Yes!"
Lin Sanhu nodded and said, "The other thing is to pay attention to the confidentiality of weapons after the battle. This has been emphasized time and time again, especially the 686 and 687 regiments are new equipment, so we must pay attention to recycling. Okay, everyone, go down and prepare, tomorrow
You must arrive at the designated location before dawn."
Everyone quickly looked at their watches, okay, it's already 9 o'clock in the evening, and everyone immediately went out and started preparing to set off.
Lin Sanhu waved his hand and said, "Brigadier Chen, you go to work on the 685th Regiment, Brigadier Li goes to keep an eye on the 687th Regiment, and I'll keep an eye on the 686th Regiment. We must fight a good fight this time."
In order to hide, most of the troops chose the most difficult trail. That night, the sky was filled with dark clouds, which became thicker and thicker, and the sky became darker and darker, as dark as a pot. After a while,
, the heavy rain finally started. None of the soldiers had rain protection tools, and their military uniforms were soaked wet.
Due to the heavy rain, strong winds, and the darkness and slippery roads, it was very difficult for the troops to move. Not to mention that the clothes of all the combatants were soaked through, and almost everyone became a "mud figure." The worst thing was the flash flood, and some
The troops had to cross some river valleys. In normal times, there is no water in these valleys, but once it rains heavily, the waves in the valleys will soon roar. The rain that night was very heavy, and it did not last long, and the river water was almost chest deep.
In order to complete the task, some people jumped into the river desperately, but because the flood was too strong, some soldiers were swept away.
After overcoming various difficulties, all the troops finally arrived at the designated location before dawn. Everyone took out compressed biscuits and chewed them slowly. In order to hide, the soldiers did not dare to eat meaty foods such as ham sausages with strong smell. Lin Sanhu
While the senior officers kept inspecting the concealment work of the soldiers, Su Jing, the chief of the reconnaissance section, hurriedly ran over and said, "Commander, here we come, the Japanese are here. There are hundreds of people in the team, dozens of trucks and soldiers."
A hundred large cars are more than two miles long."
Lin Sanhu said excitedly, "Great, it's really here!!"