Chapter 174: Temporary Tranquility

At the beginning of June, the three-month offensive and defensive battle came to an end for the time being. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info After a series of battles, the Japanese army needed a respite and needed to mobilize its troops.

The moisture of summer makes the suburban plains enter the wheat harvest season, and the golden ears of wheat on the field bloom in the smoke of war. In the distance, a small group of horses galloped. The horse team gradually approached, and a general in front of the horse team galloped on his horse. Wen Biao, commander of the 4th Division, received an order from the Front Command to go to the Pingdu Command to attend a military meeting.

Wen Biao arrived at the headquarters of the 2nd Division of the Dagu River, and He Zhi, the former commander of the command department, stood on the side of the war horse and looked forward to it. Wen Biao turned over and dismounted, and both sides raised their hands to salute. "Master He, you are fighting vigorously, but we are waiting to see the excitement, I am really anxious. The command suddenly convened a military meeting, was it to launch a counteroffensive? Wen Biao said excitedly when he met. According to intelligence feedback, the Japanese army has increased its troops on the peninsula, and the next defensive operation will be even more brutal. ”

"Is the information reliable?" "I'm just guessing!" "I'm pulling it up, what should I do with Gaomi?" "I don't know much about this, everything will be revealed in Pingdu." As they spoke, they stepped on their horses and whipped towards Pingdu. Shortly after entering the front command, a military conference was held. Among the generals present were the commanders of seven independent divisions, the commander of the independent brigade recruited from the 6th Division, Zhu Ming, commander of the artillery, Ding Bufan, commander of the aviation wing, and Hua Xiong, commander of the Qingdao City Defense Army.

Jiang Fangzhen, deputy commander of the column, said with a majestic face: "Ladies and gentlemen, this military meeting was supposed to be presided over by Commander Ge himself, but Commander Ge received important guests in Jinan, so he entrusted me to preside over it. According to the recent movements of the Japanese army, the Japanese army has reinforced four more divisions in the east, with a total strength of 350,000 troops. According to Commander Ge's judgment and the analysis of the Operations Staff Office, the Japanese army will soon launch a summer offensive, and this time the Japanese army's large-scale offensive will be even more fierce. ”

Jiang Fangzhen's tone changed and he said slowly: "Everyone, there is good news, and at this critical moment, the support from the brothers is particularly valuable. Yunnan overseer Cai Yi sent the two most elite infantry brigades under his command to Shandong to support the operation. According to Commander Ge's proposal, the two brigades in Yunnan were combined with the independent brigade of the 6th Division to serve as high-density defensive operations. Wen Biao was pleasantly surprised when he heard it. The Japanese army is about to launch a summer offensive, and the attack will be even stronger. In order to strengthen the line from Pingdu to Dagu River, the defense is solid. ”

"The front-line command has decided to increase the defensive strength at the junction of the Pingdu and Dagu River defense lines, which can relieve the defensive pressure on Pingdu and the Dagu River in the event of a crisis in the war situation. Wen Biao, ""Here!" "Your unit will hand over the high-density defensive position within 5 days, and on June 10, it will be stationed at the junction of the defense line from Pingdu to Dagu River on standby!" "Subordinates obey!" Wen Biao was in good spirits and excited. "The defense of the other departments remains the same, what else do you have questions?" "Report to Deputy Commander Chiang, the Japanese army sent a small force to go deep into the Daze Mountain to attack our defense area frequently, and at present, our department has suffered more than 300 casualties."

Hu Wannian, the commander of the 5th Division, was a little depressed and continued: "The Japanese army is very cunning, they are dressed as ordinary people, and they can't prevent it. Jiang Fangzhen said: "I already know the situation of your department, and soon the intelligence bureau will send a special operations team to your department to deal with the attack and infiltration of small Japanese troops." "Special operations squad?" Hu Wannian was confused. "I don't know about the situation of the special operations team, but I can tell you that this special operations team was personally trained by Commander Ge."

After the military meeting, the commanders hurried back to the defensive position, Jiang Fangzhen left Wen Biao behind and said: "The two brigades from Yunnan are very backward in equipment, and the rifles they use are still old sleeves, and some of the rifles are smoothed. However, the fraternal troops from Yunnan, their enthusiasm for resisting Japan was high, and they resolutely demanded to go to the front line to fight. Commander Ge demanded that all the captured Japanese-style weapons be equipped with troops from Yunnan, and you should bring the weapons back and hand them over to them along the way. "Subordinates obey orders!"

Wen Biao walked out of the room, and Wang Jiefang and He Zhi were waiting outside. "Brother Wen, you and He Zhi have arrived at my defense land, how can you not fulfill the friendship of the landlord!" "Brother Wang, Deputy Commander Jiang asked me to escort the captured Japanese-style weapons back and hand them over to the troops from Yunnan, sorry for the military affairs, let's meet again next time!" He Zhidao: "Brother Wen, in the future, your troops will pull up, and we will not have a chance to get together." I think so, let Brother Wang's adjutant handle this matter, and when the time comes, we will have a good drink. ”

"Brother Wen, if you go to the logistics department of the headquarters to deliver, I'm afraid it will be delayed for a few hours. Don't worry, my lieutenant is familiar and won't make a mistake. "It's better to be respectful than to obey your fate, the two brothers are so gracious, I'll have a drink later." Soon the three of them dismounted in front of a tavern in the city, and when the food was served, they began to push the glasses and change the glasses. After a few glasses of wine, Wen Biao said: "I heard that the three-month defensive operation was very tragic, and the two subordinates suffered heavy casualties. Wang Jiefang said with a grim face: "Yes, it is very tragic, and our department has suffered more than 3,000 casualties." ”

"Our defense area is a plain area, and if there was no in-depth defense system, I am afraid that it would have been broken through by the Japanese army long ago. The losses in the continuous fierce battles were very large, and our troops suffered more than 4,000 casualties. Fortunately, the number of casualties dropped sharply thanks to the timely replenishment of new recruits and the continuous accumulation of defensive experience among officers and men. He Zhi said very plainly. Wen Biao said: "Deputy Commander Jiang informed at the military meeting that the Japanese army is constantly increasing its troops, and the summer offensive may be even more tragic!" "At present, the morale of the officers and men is high, especially full of confidence, and besides, the Oriental devils are not three-headed and six-armed, and there is nothing that cannot be done."

Wang Jiefang's confident face seemed to be filled with an inexplicable passion, and his black and red face was angular. He Zhidao: "During the three-month defensive operation, the officers and men have withstood severe tests. Commander Ge has repeatedly instructed that when the two armies meet, the brave wins, and willpower is the key. "The defensive experience of the two brothers has benefited me a lot." "In last year's counterattack operation, your unit played well at both ends of the high-density offense and defense, and the requisition of your unit is to strengthen the defense." "Brother two, why don't you let the 3rd Division participate in the battle this time?" Wen Biao was surprised.

He Zhi replied: "Wang Kun's 3rd Division must hold the key points in the suburbs, and the purpose is to help defend Qingdao!" "No wonder Wang Kun was not in a high mood, and left in a hurry as soon as the meeting was over." Wang Jiefang said with a smile: "Brother Wen, do you know, Wang Kun's 3rd Division is to be used as a counterattack force, I heard Commander Ge say that a strong counterattack force must be retained, this is an active defensive tactic." This means that we can't always be beaten passively and fight back when the opportunity arises. The three officers were stimulated by alcohol and gradually got better.

Jinan Headquarters, Lin Qiang walked in energetically. "Report, Lin Qiang, the leader of the cheetah team, came to report, please ask the commander to instruct!" Ge Yunfei's eyes lit up when he saw Lin Qiang, stepped forward to hold his hand and said, "Your team is back, are there any casualties?" "There are two minor injuries, it's not a big problem, please give the commander an order." "How do you know that you're on a mission!" "Commander, do you need to say this, it is impossible to transfer us back without a special mission."

"At present, the Japanese army is intensifying its efforts to clear the Liaodong Peninsula and northern Korea. The Port Arthur is heavily guarded, and your Cheetah squad is no longer suitable for fighting there. A small fight will be handed over to Bai Yong. "Commander, Bai Yong's unit has not undergone rigorous military training, and I heard that the losses are very large." "The purpose of carrying out guerrilla operations on the Liaodong Peninsula and in northern Korea is to coordinate with the defensive operations on the Shandong Peninsula. The Japanese army mobilized heavy troops to encircle and suppress it, and our goal has been achieved. ”

Ge Yunfei continued: "The purpose of our guerrilla warfare is not to eliminate how many Japanese soldiers, but to disrupt his rear, so that the Japanese army can increase its defensive strength and reduce the defensive pressure on the Shandong Peninsula. The next step is to target the attack throughout the Korean Peninsula, and I have already ordered Bai Yong to assist the Korean Resistance Group to penetrate into the Korean Peninsula with all its might, and I will make the Japanese army put more troops in Korea and hold them back. Ge Yunfei couldn't help but wave his arms when he said he was happy.

Lin Qiang stood tall and listened, Ge Yunfei glanced at him and seemed to realize something: "Due to the narrow territory of the Liaodong Peninsula and the heavy encirclement and suppression of the Japanese army, the attack is temporarily suspended. The main goal of your Cheetah squad is the Port of Arthur, and after the Japanese army suffered a big loss, it is inevitable to strengthen its vigilance in all directions. Good steel is on the edge of a knife, and you are needed for defensive operations here. "Commander, give the order to act!" "Come here!" Ge Yunfei walked to the military map and answered.

"The 5th Division's Osawan defensive line, due to the terrain, the Japanese could not carry out a large-scale attack. However, in order to cooperate with the frontal battle, the Japanese army formed a number of small units to attack deep into Daze Mountain, and they even disguised themselves as local civilians, and they were elusive and unable to prevent it, and so far the 5th Division has lost more than 300 officers and men. Not long ago, an attack squad of the Japanese army attacked the headquarters of a certain battalion, resulting in the death of the battalion commander. Your mission is to fight-for-tat, stop small Japanese forces, and ensure the safety of the 5th Division's defense area. ”

"The subordinates obey the order and ensure that the task is completed!" "Give you a day to prepare, and I'll practice it for you before you go." "Commander, the brethren want to see you." At this time, Shan Feng walked in and almost bumped into Lin Qiang, who was leaving. Looking at Lin Qiang's departing back, Shan Feng said, "This is Lin Qiang, the captain of the cheetah team?" "Yes! They're back! "Shan Feng didn't know Lin Qiang, because the cheetah team was personally trained by Ge Yunfei.

"Commander, I didn't expect that a cheetah squad of only 10 people could play such a big role, and the effect of the special operation is shocking. There are dozens of small units of troops in the Japanese army in Dazeshan, and their number is not too small! "This time I want to test their special operations capabilities, and I want to see what level the Japanese army's special operations are!"