Needless to say, the regiment and cavalry battalion of the 40th Army were ambushed by the Eighth Regiment of the Decisive Death North of Duanshi, and lost more than 500 people, almost one-third of the troops, which can be regarded as heavy losses.

When the news reached Shi Zuoheng's ears, he was not surprised at all.

He knew that Lehi was not good at stubble, and he could defeat one of his own regiments, so as not to be defeated by a dissatisfied regiment of the 40th Army, unless the other party did not use all his strength and deliberately lost.

Its purpose is self-evident, that is, to lure the enemy deep and make a beautiful ambush.

He reminded the 40th Army, but the other party didn't listen, and in the end it lost more than 500 people, who can blame him?

It's not that he doesn't want to help, it's that his troops haven't all arrived and can't go to reinforce the 40th Army.

"Brigade commander, our men have discovered that one of the troops of the Eighth Regiment of Decisive Death has gone north, two days ago!"

"To the north? Where exactly did you get there? Shi Zuoheng was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly asked.

"Scraping the king ditch here, it is said that there is still a lot of baggage, the humble duty sent people to investigate, and indeed found a lot of horseshoe prints and rut marks on the road.

Previously, near the headquarters, the Eighth Regiment had purchased a lot of pack horses and ox carts locally, which must have been used to transport weapons and ammunition looted from the headquarters. ”

"The baggage troops are going north, and their main force is going east, which is a bit unreasonable!" Shi Zuoheng shook his head.

"Brigade commander, didn't they really break through to the east?"

"Quite possibly!" Shi Zuoheng nodded, "I suspect that their purpose is to break through to the north, and the east is just a pretense to buy time for this baggage force to retreat."

In two days, there are a large number of cattle and horses, and I am afraid that this time has gone a long way.

Send a report to the 197th Brigade that the 8th Regiment may be breaking through to the north, so let them be careful. ”

"What about us, sir?"

"Chase north!" Shi Zuoheng said in a deep voice, "Since the 40th Army was attacked near Duanshi, then they may not break through to the east through Hudi, but may go north through Guxian.

We cut corners and waited for them on the north side. ”

Lehi did not know that Shi Zuoheng had discovered his intentions, and at this time he did not immediately go north, but to the east to attract the attention of the encirclement army.

It took almost a day to break through to the north, and he thought that the encircled army had been drawn east by him.

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"Get in the car! Fast! ”

"This artillery is all moved, you guys work hard, come and help!"

"What are you doing in a daze? Rush up with all the weapons and ammunition, and you'll need to use them later! ”

"It's all crowded, it's going to be there in less than a day, everyone be patient!"

In Changsha, Hunan, next to a train with more than a dozen carriages, a large number of soldiers are hurrying to get on the train.

"Be careful, the gun can't be dropped!"

Leng Jie was next to the train, and when he saw a soldier climbing on the train, the gun on his back accidentally fell, so he immediately picked up the gun and handed it to the other party, and reminded.

"Yes, sir!"

When the soldier saw the deputy division commander picking up a gun for himself, he was a little frightened, and quickly woke up and saluted.

"Go inside and make room for the soldiers behind!"

"Bo'an, this train can't finish our division!"

Looking at the twenty-car train in front of him, Yang Wenjin was a little worried.

"Only one infantry regiment can be pulled at a time, but fortunately, the Ninth Theater Commander's Department has transferred a lot of trains, and within three days, the four divisions of our 54th Army should be able to reach Shaoguan." Leng Jie estimated the current capacity of the Hunan and Guangdong railways and came up with a result.

"Our division is the vanguard this time, we must fight a beautiful battle!" Yang Wenjing said in a firm tone.

Since December 26, Yu Hanmou, deputy commander of the Fourth Theater and commander-in-chief of the 12th Group Army, asked the central government for help, and the central government sent the 54th Army to reinforce northern Guangdong.

In view of the performance of the 40th Division in the previous Battle of Changsha, Chen Lie let the 40th Division act as the vanguard, and was the first of the four divisions to rush to Shaoguan by train.

"It is said that this time we will face the 18th and 104th Divisions, as well as a Guards Division.

There are 8 divisions in northern Guangdong, plus 4 of us, and it is estimated that some will fight.

But I think I can let go of the fight, and this battle will definitely be won. Leng Jie said confidently.

"Oh, Boan, are you so confident?" Yang Wenjin said with a smile.

"It's actually very simple, because it's impossible for the Japanese army to fight with all their might on the side of northern Guangdong." Leng Jie said.

"Why?"

"Because of Kunlun Pass!" Leng Jie said, "The Japanese army only has one 5th Division and one Taiwanese mixed brigade in the entire southern Guinan, but our army is different, only the 5th Army is capable of fighting the 5th Division of the Japanese Army, plus the assistance of other troops, if the Japanese army has no reinforcements, defeat is inevitable."

Compared with the capture of Shaoguan and Wengyuan, the capture of Guinan was more important to the Japanese army.

If the Japanese army wants to send reinforcements to reinforce southern Guangxi, it can only be drawn from the Japanese army near Guangzhou, so that after our 54th Army arrives on the battlefield, the battle in the northern Guangdong direction will definitely end early.

The Japanese 21st Army could not bear the pressure of large-scale operations on two fronts for the time being, so it could only choose to abandon one side. ”

"There's some truth to that." Yang Wenjing nodded and said, "In this way, wouldn't it be useless for our army to go to northern Guangdong?" ”

"Why didn't it work? Seeing that it would be difficult to win in northern Guangdong, the Japanese army would definitely withdraw to Guangzhou and reinforce the southern Guinan battlefield. Leng Jie smiled.

"It's so boring!" Yang Wenjing shook his head, "I have to report to the military seat and change the style of play, so I can't lose the face of our 54th Army." ”

Obviously, just let the 54th Army go to northern Guangdong to hang around, Yang Wenjin is definitely unwilling, I believe that after he told Chen Lie Leng Jie's analysis, the other party would not be willing.

"Sir, it's time to get in the car!"

At this time, Zhang Tao came to the front and reminded Leng Jie.

"Let's go, go to northern Guangdong for a walk, and meet this 18th division!"

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Shanxi, Qinshui County.

Just when Lehi broke through to the north with the main force of the Eighth Regiment of the Decisive Death, he thought that the breakthrough would be smooth, but he was ambushed by the 8th Brigade at Pine Ridge.

In the past, it was Lehi who ambushed others, but this time it was someone else who ambushed them.

However, the ambush of the troops of the 8th Brigade was not professional, and it was discovered before the main forces of the 8th Regiment entered the ambush circle.

"Director, it's the 8th Brigade of the Dudu!"

Mao Hong said in a deep voice.

"The 8th Brigade of the Independence? How did they get ahead of us? Hearing that it was the 8th Brigade of Independence, Lehi was a little surprised.

"Captain Li, it seems that your plan has been discovered!" Sun Chu next to him said with a smile.

"Even if it's recognized, what can it be?" Li Hai said coldly, "Pass the order, the 1st Battalion will defend on the spot, the 2nd Battalion will attack the high ground on the left, and the 1st Battalion will attack the high ground on the right, and find a way to tear a hole in the defense line of the 8th Brigade for me." ”

Just when Sun Chu thought that Li Hai was taking it for granted, he saw the soldiers of the Eighth Regiment of Decisive Death digging a hole in front of the position with oil drums and putting them in.