Shang Zhen agreed with Zhou Weiguo's opinion without much hesitation. After all, this was about the lives of many soldiers.
When Zhou Weiguo arrived in Nanchang, it was already March 21.
During the past two days, Long Zhi counted the number of people and found that on March 19, the 5th Regiment of the Division actually lost nearly 1,000 people.
"Master, I found out clearly that the Japanese came with 3 divisions and 2 detachments that day!" Suning said to Zhou Weiguo, feeling incredible for a while.
Zhou Weiguo's face was gloomy, "Okamura Neji, you really think highly of me!" His current plan has been completely disrupted. From the moment he was exposed, it was destined that he and his 5th regiment would not be able to be used as a surprise soldier.
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In other words, in the next battle, they can only be used as a frontal blocking force. Although he is not afraid, the effect achieved in this way is too bad. Originally, they could achieve greater results.
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On March 23, the Japanese army occupied Fengxin. At the same time, the first part of the 101st Division attacked frontally along Nanxun Road. After forcibly crossing Xiushui under the cover of artillery fire, it was stubbornly blocked by the Chinese 32nd Army at Tujiabu, forming a stalemate.
At the same time, Chiang Kai-shek felt that the Japanese army was determined to capture Nanchang and was determined to win it, so he had the intention of killing the enemy and then abandoning Nanchang. He specifically called Xue Yue, commander of the 9th Theater Command, Luo Zhuoying, commander-in-chief of the 19th Group Army, and Xiong Shihui, chairman of Jiangxi Province: "This battle
The focus is not on gains and losses in Nanchang, but on inflicting the greatest blow to the enemy. Even if Nanchang is lost, all our armies should attack in accordance with the designated goals regardless of everything, and decide on future combat plans based on this policy."
On March 25, the Japanese army defeated the 102nd Division reinforced by the Third War Zone west of Nanchang.
On the 26th, the Japanese army advanced to the vicinity of Shengmi Street on the left bank of the Ganjiang River. On the same day, they crossed the Ganjiang River, detoured to Nanchang from the south, and cut off the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Railway. The main force of the 101st Division also passed through Wanbu and Huangxi, and advanced to Shengmi Street on the 26th.
Mijie, crossed the Ganjiang River that night and attacked Nanchang.
Zhou Weiguo's troops, who were originally renovating in Nanchang, did not expect that Chiang Kai-shek would abandon Nanchang so soon. Of course, Chiang Kai-shek's intentions and strategies were good, but they always made Zhou Weiguo feel uncomfortable.
"Master, what should we do? Do we want to defend Nanchang?"
"Guard! There are so many people in Nanchang, how can we not defend!" Zhou Weiguo said, "The current guard force in Nanchang is the 102nd Division, Bai Huizhang's force. This is an iron-blooded division! However, it is a miscellaneous army.
The direct line of the Central Committee, the miscellaneous army of the direct line of the Central Committee."
"yes!"
"I'm going to see him and discuss defense."
"yes!"
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"Brother Weiguo, why are you still in Nanchang?" Bai Huizhang said in surprise when he saw Zhou Weiguo.
"We have been repairing in Nanchang before." Zhou Weiguo said, "Waiting for the soldiers to recover from their injuries."
"Brother Huizhang, I'm here now because I want to talk to you about Nanchang's defense." Zhou Weiguo said, "I wonder how many regiments I have under my command now?"
"3!"
"Brother, do you think you can defend Nanchang with three regiments?"
Bai Huizhang shook his head, smiled bitterly, and said, "It's difficult!"
"What if I add my troops?"
"It's still difficult. If all your independent divisions were here, you might still be sure, but you only led one regiment!"
"Haha." Zhou Weiguo laughed and said, "Brother, my independent division has never relied on numbers, but a belief in victory and equipment that is ahead of the Japanese army."
"Of course I know that my troops are equipped with top-notch equipment." Bai Huizhang said helplessly, "But my troops only have average equipment."
"What if I say that I have a way to provide my brother's troops with a large number of machine guns and cannons?" Zhou Weiguo said, looking at Bai Huizhang.
"What?"
"If this is the case, do you have the confidence to defend Nanchang with me?" Zhou Weiguo said calmly.
"If this is the case, even if I die here, I will be willing to do so!"
"Let's do this. I'll send someone to my station later to get machine guns and artillery." Zhou Weiguo said, "Let's guard Nanchang together."
"good!"
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On March 26, 1939, the Japanese 101st Division crossed the Ganjiang River and launched a night attack on Nanchang.
On the southern city wall of Nanchang, Zhou Weiguo looked at the Japs not far away and didn't feel much. In addition to the Japs' 101st Division, there were also three divisions and a detachment stationed in the east, west, north and west of Nanchang to pursue Zhou Weiguo and the others.
Waiting, waiting, to launch a general attack.
After some inquiring, Zhou Weiguo found out that among the Japanese who were chasing him, there was actually the rebuilt 10th Division, and the division leader was Rensuke Isotani. Then, Zhou Weiguo understood why the Japanese were chasing him like crazy.
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After nearly a week of recuperation, the 5th Regiment now has about 2,600 combat-ready personnel.
"Brother, how about I take the special forces out for a walk?" Liu San said to Zhou Weiguo, "The situation is very critical now. Why don't you let me go for a walk? Maybe I can find an opportunity to attack the Japanese."
Zhou Weiguo nodded, "Third brother, then be careful."
"good."
In the previous pursuit battles, under the pressure of such a large number of Japanese soldiers, the members of the special forces could only retreat like ordinary soldiers. Now, in fact, when the internal and external conditions are relatively balanced, the advantages of the special forces have begun to appear.
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Even if Liu San didn't mention it himself, Zhou Weiguo would still arrange for Liu San and the others to go out on missions. Because as long as Liu San and the others go out, they can relieve Zhou Weiguo a lot of pressure.
"Master, the Japs have begun to attack!" Long Zhi faced Zhou Weiguo Road. Now, in Nanchang City, the 3 regiments of the 102nd Division each guard one gate, while Zhou Weiguo's 5 regiments guard the south. But due to Zhou Weiguo's 5 regiment formation
The problem is that Zhou Weiguo only allowed the first to fourth battalions to carry out fixed guards, while the fifth and sixth battalions served as mobile support. After almost a week of repairs, Zhou Weiguo had also replenished the lost equipment such as the firearms company and weapons platoon. In other words,
, this time the guard started the battle with sufficient troops and food.
"I saw it." Zhou Weiguo said, "It's not completely dark now, so be careful!"
"yes!"
Soon, the Japanese began their regular attacks and shelling.
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"Your Excellency, Division Commander, I heard that Zhou Weiguo's troops are guarding the south gate."
"So, is our south gate attacking force the 101st Division?"
"Hi!"
"They can't defeat Zhou Weiguo." Isotani Rensuke sighed, "Before, the pursuit was just to surround Zhou Weiguo's troops. But I didn't expect that they were allowed to escape! Moreover, their firepower was really terrifying.
! Moreover, there is the equipment that suddenly disappeared? I really can’t figure out who Zhou Weiguo is! Now, Zhou Weiguo is in Nanchang City, and we are actually very passive. Because Zhou Weiguo can rely on fortifications to block us out. "
"Your Excellency, Division Commander."
"But don't worry, the winner of this war will definitely be us." Isotani Rensuke said with a smile, "Maybe this is the only consolation."
