Jurong North, Taizhuo Town, Headquarters of the 13th Division.

It is about ten kilometers away from the Nanjing frontline battlefield.

Since the 6th Division, the 16th Division and other Japanese commanders were repeatedly beheaded by Xu Wenqi, all front-line combat units of the Japanese army have been very vigilant.

In particular, after learning that the Independent Brigade had been withdrawn to Nanjing, the commander of the 13th Division, Lieutenant General Ogishu Libing, immediately withdrew his division headquarters back a full 10 kilometers.

Set in this town, far from the frontline and not noticeable on the map.

The reason for using radio and telephone to command troops to fight is very simple, the Ogishu soldiers are afraid of the footsteps of Toshio Buya and others.

There was no way, they were all scared by Xu Wen's armored assault tactics.

Although the Ogishu troops withdrew, his troops were still attacking the positions of the national army such as Qixia Mountain and Purple Mountain.

Especially after receiving the support of naval and air force fighters, the offensive of the 13th Division became more intense.

It's just that the main position of the national army on the side of Purple Mountain has been reinforced by Zhou Weiguo and Chen Zhenglun's troops, and the defensive firepower has been greatly strengthened, and the attack of the 13th Division hit the iron plate and was directly defeated.

For this matter, the old devil of the Ogishu Legion was furious in the headquarters and reprimanded the front-line commander for improper command by phone.

At this moment, a communications staff officer hurriedly ran over with a telegram in his hand, saluted the Ogishu Lizheng and said, "General, the acting commander is calling!" ”

"What instructions does General Jijia have?" The Ogishu soldier put down the phone, turned his head to look at the communications staff officer, and asked.

The communications staff officer immediately opened the telegram and replied: "The general has sent a telegram saying that in view of the fact that Zhu Ziming's headquarters of the Independent Brigade of the Chinese Army have been withdrawn to Nanjing, the general reminds us that we must be careful to guard against the attack of their armored forces and avoid repeating the mistakes of friendly forces such as the 6th Division.

If necessary, the attack on Nanjing could be postponed, and after he arrived with reinforcements, he would concentrate superior forces to attack. ”

At that time, after Takeshita Jun found out that the Independent Brigade had withdrawn to Nanjing, he immediately reported it to the commander of the 13th Division, the Ogishu Army, and then the Ogishu Army reported the news to Yoshika Ryosuke.

Therefore, Yoshika Ryosuke will lead the main forces of the three divisions and return to the front.

The Ogishu soldiers will also retreat their division headquarters ten kilometers back just in case.

After listening to the answers of his subordinates, the Ogizhou soldiers considered that the national army in the area of the Purple Mountain had been strengthened, so they immediately ordered: "Pass my order, the 26th Brigade and the 103rd Brigade immediately stop the attack, turn to a defensive state, and strictly prevent the sneak attack of the tank and armored forces of the Chinese Army!" ”

"Hay!" The communications staff officer hurriedly nodded and immediately took the order to leave.

As soon as the communications staff officer left, the dusty Takeshita Jun walked into the headquarters quickly, and saluted the soldiers and others in Ogishu: "Sir, I'm back." ”

"Takeshita Daisa, what did you gain from this trip?" Ogishu looked at Jun Takeshita and asked.

Jun Takeshita replied in a deep voice: "I found out that the defense of the Nanjing defenders in the area of Shuiximen was relatively empty, and it was a direction that could be attacked, but after Zhu Ziming's troops arrived in Nanjing, this opportunity no longer existed. ”

"Oh? Why did Takeshita-kun say this? Ogishu asked with some confusion for a while.

Jun Takeshita replied: "If there is no independent brigade of Zhu Ziming, in the case of the main force of the imperial army holding back the main enemy of Purple Mountain, Qixia Mountain, etc.

He could lead a small and powerful army to bypass the Purple Mountain and other defense lines of Nanjing's outer corridors, launch a surprise attack from Shuiximen, and break through the defense of Nanjing.

Once successful, the defense line of the Chinese army in Nanjing will surely shake on the whole line, and when the main force of the imperial army will take advantage of the situation from the front, it will definitely be able to break through their resistance in one fell swoop, defeat it, and capture Nanjing.

However, now that they have Zhu Ziming's armored force, once Shuiximen or any other point is in an emergency, this armored force can quickly attack and reach any place that needs support by virtue of its mobility advantage!

Therefore, the roundabout infiltration and attack tactics are no longer applicable to the current Battle of Nanjing. ”

Ogishu Libing and Chief of Staff Yuzaburo Tin nodded their heads one after another, expressing their agreement with Takeshita's analysis.

The Ogishu soldiers asked directly: "Then Takeshita-kun, what are your views on the next battle?" ”

Jun Takeshita didn't answer and asked: "Dare to ask the general, has General Yoshika Ryosuke led the main force back to Hangzhou and rushed back to reinforce us?" ”

The Ogishu soldier nodded and said, "That's right, the reinforcements composed of the 9th, 11th, and 18th divisions and the independent 5th Heavy Artillery Brigade are on the way here."

At the latest, we will be able to meet us in two or three hours. ”

Jun Takeshita nodded and said, "In this case, the general can postpone the attack and prevent the lone army from being attacked by the armored forces of the independent brigade of the Chinese army!"

We can wait for the reinforcements led by General Yoshika Ryosuke to converge with us, concentrate the absolute superiority of forces, and launch a three-dimensional attack on Nanjing in the powerful navy and air force of the United Imperial Army!

In this way, even if the defenders of Nanjing were strengthened by an independent brigade, it would not help! ”

Hearing this, the Ogishu soldiers couldn't help but glance at the chief of staff, Tin Yongsaburo, and both of them showed admiration and approval in their eyes.

Because, Jun Takeshita's idea coincided with Ryosuke Yoshika's order.

It can be seen that its analysis of the battle situation is very thorough and very strategic.

So, Yusaburo Tin told Jun Takeshita about Ryosuke Yoshika's order.

Takeshita Jun nodded and said, "General Jijia still has a clear understanding of the battle situation. ”

Ogishu Ribei said: "Takeshita-kun, your strategic vision is also very good, just stay first, and when General Yoshika Ryosuke arrives, I will recommend you to the Dispatch Military Acting Headquarters."

You will definitely be able to give full play to your talents and make better suggestions for the imperial army to capture Nanjing! ”

"Hay!" Takeshita-kun immediately bowed his head and gladly accepted the order.

Thus, the attack of the 13th Division was stopped.

At this time, Xu Wen commanded Li Wu and others, and led the 6,000 armored army of the independent brigade after the reorganization, which had already left the city from the Shuixi Gate and rushed towards the direction of the Purple Mountain.

It was almost as soon as the Japanese army went on the defensive, and they didn't have time to catch their breath.

Nearly 1,000 tanks and armored vehicles of the Independent Brigade lined up on the road under the Purple Mountain, and hundreds of tank guns and 100 88mm anti-aircraft guns were all aimed at the Japanese positions on the opposite side.

The Japanese attacked Purple Mountain with the main force of the 26th Brigade of the 13th Division, and they were about to break through the defense line of the Nationalist Army in this area of Purple Mountain with the help of strong fire from tanks and artillery aircraft.

Sawada Tokushige never dreamed that the Independent Brigade would really come to attack them, and it would come so quickly and with such fierce firepower!

On the side of the Independent Brigade, with all the tank guns and anti-aircraft guns ready, Xu Wen immediately ordered: "Fight me!" ”

MORE THAN 300 TANK GUNS AND MORE THAN 100 88MM ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS ROARED ONE AFTER ANOTHER, FIRING FIERCELY AT THE JAPANESE OFFENSIVE POSITIONS IN FRONT.