jdhmnovel Chapter 160 Encircling Wei and rescuing Zhao
Chapter 160 Encircling Wei and rescuing Zhao
The Eighth Route Army Headquarters, the 386th Brigade and the Independent Column all noticed the Japanese movements.
Even Yan Xishan, who was sleeping soundly, had his sweet dreams disturbed by the noises from Fenghuangzui and Fenglingdu last night.
"It seems that some guerrilla group is causing trouble in Fenglingdu again. Call the Eighth Route Army Headquarters and ask them to control their men. Don't provoke the Japanese and let them bomb our railway trains again!"
The boss looked at Yan Laoxi's telegram and snorted coldly.
"This old man Yan still has illusions about the devils. He thinks that if we don't take action, the devils will let China go? What a foolish dream!"
"Boss, I think those rumors are not groundless! It seems we need to be more careful!"
The boss nodded. Although Yan Laoxi was openly fighting under the banner of the War of Resistance, he was actually flirting with the Japanese. No wonder people said that Yan Laoxi was a complete fence-sitter.
"Well, tell Yan Laoxi truthfully that our troops have occupied Fenghuangzui Fort and Fenglingdu. In order to avoid accidental injuries, if your troops need to pass through Fenglingdu, you must inform us in advance."
When Yan Xishan received the telegram, he couldn't believe his eyes. Could it be that the Eighth Route Army was still dreaming?
How could they defeat a battalion in Fenglingdu with just their few guns? Moreover, there were three regiments in the entire Yuncheng area. Were they not waiting for the Japanese to come and make dumplings?
"Humph, what are you talking about my troops passing through Fenglingdu? I think when the Eighth Route Army is surrounded, they will beg us to let them pass through Tongguan!"
"Commander Yan, if the Eighth Route Army really wants to pass through Tongguan, should we let them or not?"
Yan Xishan pondered for a moment and weighed the pros and cons.
"It's easier to invite gods than to send them away. It was a mistake to send them into Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia!"
"I understand the humble position!"
After a while, the intelligence system of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army started to operate, and urgent telegrams were delivered to Yan Xishan.
Yan Xishan's initial contempt turned into anger, and then to fear.
A tank cluster was able to raid Fenglingdu from Pingshun, hundreds of miles away, and completely wiped out an entire battalion of Japanese invaders.
If he had not witnessed the strength of Pingshun's Independent Column with his own eyes, he would have executed all the intelligence personnel.
Yan Xishan immediately reported to Chongqing, describing the Independent Column as an ungrateful wolves who took advantage of the situation to expand their territory.
Bald Chiang narrowed his eyes and slapped the telegram in front of Huang Baitao and Chen Bulei.
"Huanran, Xunen, one of you is my martial courage, and the other is my martial courage. What do you think of this independent column?"
After reading the telegram, Huang Baitao handed it to Chen Bulei.
"Mr. Chairman, I think this unit is developing too rapidly. The source of its German-made weapons and equipment is also quite mysterious. Is it closely connected with the West?"
Guangtou Jiang had thought of this problem a long time ago, but he couldn't see through it.
After all, in the eyes of the West, he is just a thug and the core secrets will not be told to him.
"Damn it, when I said that we must first stabilize the country before we can resist foreign aggression, the whole country opposed it unanimously, saying that I, Jiang, was a traitor and a running dog. Now, we have raised a tiger to cause trouble!"
"Commander, the outcome is uncertain. Perhaps the Eighth Route Army cannot stand in Yuncheng. The combat effectiveness of the Japanese 37th Division is not exaggerated!"
Guangtou Jiang nodded and could only take one step at a time.
He had tried his best to suppress the development of the Eighth Route Army by not giving them guns or money, but this little flame actually set his own backyard on fire.
"Xun En, what do you think? Since we can't defeat them militarily, we have to make some moves in terms of public opinion. Otherwise, if outsiders see us, wouldn't it be like we can't tell the difference between the state system?"
As Chiang Ching-kuo's penman, Chen Bulei naturally had his own way.
However, the pessimistic and desperate Chinese people do need a grand victory to inspire them.
"Chairman, forgive me for being blunt, but China needs a victory right now. Since the Eighth Route Army has won the battle, why don't we publicize it? This will not only show your generosity, but also inspire the enthusiasm of the whole country for the war of resistance!"
After Chen Bulei finished speaking, he lowered his head, thinking that Chiang Kai-shek would scold him.
However, Baldy Jiang paced around the room and finally smiled meaningfully.
"Xun'en, writers can really kill people with their pens. What a good trick to divert trouble. Pushing the independent column to the front can attract firepower and reduce the pressure on the front battlefield."
Chen Burei was so angry at this moment. He never expected that Chiang Kai-shek would put such a accusation on him.
Pray secretly.
"Independent Column, wish you the best!"
Li Yunlong felt angry again. He didn't expect someone to say bad things about him again.
"Mengzi, the Japanese have taken a fancy to the art of war! The 60th Brigade in Changzhi not only did not go to Linfen and Yuncheng to provide support, but instead began to move towards our Pingshun!"
Wang Meng looked at the big arrow on the battle map. The 60th, 86th, 118th and 119th Battalions of the 120th Independent Infantry Brigade, with a total of more than people, had already set out.
"He's just a defeated general. He was beaten to a pulp by us last time, and now he's here again!"
"Humph, maybe they thought our main force went to Yuncheng and took the opportunity to make some money?"
After Li Yunlong and Wang Meng discussed it, they ordered the 2nd Infantry Regiment and the Independent Column's direct reconnaissance battalion to advance 12 kilometers and set up an ambush at Yangjingdi, west of Pingshun County.
The artillery regiment's position was set up in Xiaowen Village, eight kilometers west of Pingshun County, and launched artillery attacks on the Japanese.
Li Yunlong dialed Shen Quan's number.
"Shen Quan, is it okay for you to lead a regiment? The Japanese have four infantry battalions, nearly 6,000 people!"
Shen Quan was on the other end of the phone, patting his chest loudly.
"Commander, don't worry! If you let any of the Japanese get through, we'll tear off their heads and use them as your chamber pot!"
"Okay, time is running out, quickly get into position, remember, we are different now than before, be flexible!"
After Li Yunlong gave his instructions, it seemed like something was missing.
After thinking for a long time, I suddenly realized that my ears were much quieter.
If it had happened in the past, I'm afraid the command center would have been in an uproar.
Zhang Dabiao must have called Li Yunlong a long time ago and demanded a war.
"Get me Zhang Dabiao!"
Zhang Dabiao has learned his lesson recently and dares not to make trouble at the headquarters, but he is still running around anxiously in the headquarters of the regiment.
Let’s not talk about the Armored Division, after all, they are the hottest ones now, but how come the Second Regiment got ahead of them?
"Captain, phone call!"
"Damn it, I won't answer anyone's calls. I'm annoyed!"
The staff officer was scolded and prepared to leave in shame.
"Wait, who's calling?"
"commander!"
Zhang Dabiao pointed his finger at the staff officer's nose, feeling angry and annoyed.
"Are you so stubborn? Why didn't you tell me about the commander's call earlier?"
After Zhang Dabiao finished speaking, he left the speechless staff officer where he was and trotted to stand at attention in front of the phone.
"Commander, I'm Zhang Dabiao! Please give me your instructions!"