Chapter 60 Blocking the Canal Channel

After less than four months, the Zaozhuang section of the Xinpu Railway, which had just taken more than a month to repair, was once again completely paralyzed. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. biqUgE怂 After the news spread, even the North China Front Army in Beiping was furious.

The Japanese army, who was preparing for the Battle of Suizao, was also very angry after learning the news. For many Japanese soldiers in the Central Plains and the South, many of their supplies needed to be transported through the Ironpo Railway.

At present, it is the period of preparation for war, and all kinds of war readiness materials need to be transported to the rear of the battlefield as soon as possible. The suspension of the Keenpo Railway again will undoubtedly disrupt the operational arrangements previously formulated by the Japanese army and delay their attack.

The Zhong Yan Army, who also learned the news, also felt incredible about the reappearance of Zaozhuang. The military commander's spy personnel lurking in Zaozhuang also began to receive orders from Shangfeng to pay close attention to the military movements of the Eighth Route Army in Zaozhuang.

Tengxian fought a battle, even if the Eighth Route Army finally gave up. But this kind of attack strength surprised the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army very much. For many troops of the Eighth Route Army at present, they generally will not attack the county seat easily.

But this time, the task force fighting in Zaozhuang not only captured Teng County in one fell swoop, but also looted many towns and villages under Teng County. To some extent, the Japanese army had lost control of Tengxian.

Looking at the harshly worded telegrams sent one after another, from the headquarters of the Front Army to the divisions directly under him, Zotaro Eguchi, as the garrison officer of Zaozhuang, felt helpless to cry without tears. He knew very well that his path to promotion was completely gone.

What made Eguchi Zuotaro even more speechless was that there had just been an accident in Tengxian, and the railway from Zaozhuang to Lincheng and Taierzhuang had also been blasted by the guerrillas of the Eighth Route Army. Not to mention the fact that many of the railroads were destroyed by the guerrillas.

In the face of these guerrillas of the Eighth Route Army, who were specifically targeting the railways, Zotaro Eguchi suddenly discovered that the reinforcements secretly mobilized from the division earlier were still unable to improve the chaotic situation.

Realizing this, Eguchi Sataro could only say helplessly in the end: "Send a telegram to the division commander and ask the division to send a large force for reinforcements." The situation in Zaozhuang is very bad now, and our garrison alone cannot prevent the situation from deteriorating. ā€

The combat staff officer who heard this order naturally looked a little surprised. After all, except for the garrison troops in Teng County, which suffered serious losses, the garrisons of the rest of their cities did not have much loss according to reason!

But thinking about those elusive Eighth Route Army, most of them were broken into pieces and attacked in all directions, and it was indeed difficult to form an effective deterrent to these Eighth Route Army with only the garrison troops of each city. It is undoubtedly a wise choice to ask for help from the division.

For the rescue of the Zaozhuang garrison, the 32nd Division of the Japanese Army sitting in Jining naturally could not die without help. After all, Zaozhuang is also the jurisdiction controlled by their division, and their division also needs to bear the corresponding responsibility if something happens.

As in the previous case, the 32nd Division finally sent an infantry brigade to the aid of Zaozhuang again. This time, without the application of Zaozhuang, the 32nd Division took the initiative to dispatch reconnaissance planes and began to carry out reconnaissance of the enemy situation in Zaozhuang.

The task force, which had already set up an intelligence site in Jining, soon received a message from Jining. Knowing that the little devil had sent an infantry brigade to reinforce him again, Zhao Tiehu was a little more confident than the previous time.

It seems that the little devil really thinks that one infantry brigade can conquer the world! The previous time was that the troops had just come over, and I didn't want to fight with them. Now that the three bases are solid, it's time to take on the little devils. ’

Thinking of the next offensive and defensive battle, Zhao Tiehu called Li Hao, who had been following him, and said, "Big head, I have a task that you need to take someone to execute, it may be dangerous, dare to go?" ā€

Looking at Zhao Tiehu's serious expression, Li Hao smiled and said, "Captain, as long as you trust me, I am not afraid of anything." It's just that I haven't led the troops alone, and I'm afraid of delaying your business! ā€

'Rest assured! This time, I will send two special operations teams to operate with you, and I will also send you some local troops. ’

After saying these words, Zhao Tiehu told Li Hao about the task, and said with a serious expression: "Big head, this mission is very important, if you can complete it, it will also be of great help to our detachment."

Just one thing you have to keep in mind is that you don't take any chances. Before the action, discuss with the two team leaders. The principle that one person counts short, and three people count long, shouldn't I say more? ā€

'Yes, please rest assured, Captain, I will complete the mission!' ’

After taking over this task, Li Hao left with two well-equipped special operations teams. After returning to Teng County, he took the railway guerrillas who had already received the order and began to rush to Jining to carry out operations.

In fact, with the establishment of the headquarters of the task force in Teng County, the military engineering team diverted from the main force also began to infiltrate the mountainous areas in Jining. There, too, the task force built secret camps.

There are comrades from the underground transportation station who are responsible for leading the way, and when Li Hao and his entourage arrive in Jining, they will not be in the dark. At this moment, Zhao Tiehu, with the remaining soldiers of the special operations detachment, has arrived in the territory of Weishan Lake.

Looking at the guerrilla leaders who had summoned them to the meeting, Zhao Tiehu also said in a timely manner: "Comrades, according to the latest news we have received, the little devil has sent another infantry brigade from Jining, and it is expected to arrive in Teng County in four or five days.

In order to further expand our guerrilla zones and base areas before the little devils arrive. I decided to launch a sabotage operation in the territory of Weishan. We have even fought to knock down some remote towns and towns and begin to form our democratic government.

To do that, we have a lot of work ahead of us. First of all, it is necessary to eliminate the living forces of the little devils in Weishan, and let the little devils send reinforcements from other places as soon as possible.

The main force is responsible for sending reinforcements. The task of recovering the townships and towns was to be accomplished by the guerrilla brigades and the armed engineering brigades. As for the little devil's river defense force, I and Captain Yu are in charge. Comrades, are you confident? ā€

'Yes! Chief, is it possible that we can manage the townships and towns that have been defeated this time? ’

'Yes! The situation in Weishan is a little different from other places. The troops deployed here by the little devils are more to protect the smooth flow of the canal route. As long as the canal channel of the little devil can be interrupted, I believe that the little devil can only go ashore to fight.

Recently, we have produced thousands of mines, which are fully capable of blocking entire routes. Even if the little devils send someone to clean up the mines, I believe they won't be able to sweep them away for a while. What's more, we also have a fleet in the Lake District.

What you have to do is to take those towns and villages in the shortest possible time and establish our democratic regime. Even if the little devils start a sweep next, we can still fight them to the end and drag them until the little devils are exhausted.

This time, the comrades must be fully mentally prepared, and the battle is likely to last for a long time. Therefore, after you go back, you must also tell the villagers in the base area that they only need to produce with peace of mind.

Our troops are responsible for the affairs of the war, and the matters of production cannot be delayed. The reason for letting you reclaim the township is also to find a target for the little devils, so that they can focus on the township we control instead of the village.

If not, we can abandon those towns at any time. In short, the specific combat missions, I will tell you later. As for the little devils in Weishan Town, we will take a siege but not an attack at that time, and slowly eat away at them. ’

After the battle plan was handed down at once, the leaders of the guerrilla brigades were very happy. For them, it is undoubtedly a very honorable task to be able to recover their own township.

After giving the battle order, Zhao Tiehu again came to the base of the guerrillas in the Lake District. During this time, the partisans, who were already fully acquainted with gunboats and patrol boats, were also very eager for the opportunity to fight.

It's just that Zhao Tiehu shook his head and said, "There will be time for you to fight!" From now on, keep an eye on the news of the imp fleet. As soon as a merchant ship of little devils passes by, it is time for us to strike.

This time, in addition to robbing a fleet of little devils, we also have to completely block the entire upstream and downstream of the lake area. Therefore, before the little devils fail to clear the mines, it is believed that there will be no ships of the little devils in the entire lake area.

Take advantage of this time to let the surrounding fishermen hurry up and carry out fishing operations. The little devil has blocked the lake area for so long, and I believe that there should be a lot of fish in those places. Strive to let the fishermen in the lake area also take the opportunity to make a small fortune! ā€

'Yes, Captain! It's just that we robbed the fleet of little devils, and the fleet of little devils stationed in the lake area should come out, right? ’

'No problem! I will personally bring people and put the mines on their docks in advance. If they don't come out, those mines will be enough for them to drink a pot. When you finish the battle, we will work together to encircle and suppress the river defense troops of the little devils. ’

Seeing that Zhao Tiehu already had a perfect combat plan, the members of the guerrillas in the Lake District also began to take action. Keep an eye out for the movement of the imp fleet as they pass by the fishing boats scattered around the lake.

According to Zhao Tiehu's previous order, the fleet they want to rob this time must be larger. With a small fleet, there is naturally no need to start. Three days later, news came from the scouts in the upper reaches of Weishan Lake.

'There is a fleet of seven cargo ships about to arrive at Weishan Lake, and two gunboats of little devils are accompanying them to protect them! It seems that there should be good things on these seven cargo ships. Well, that's it! ’

After deciding to launch an operation, Zhao Tiehu asked the guerrillas to begin laying mines on the upstream routes, completely blocking the upstream routes. Even if the little devil learns the news and wants to rush to help, he must wade through the mines that have been laid.

As for the river defense brigade of the Japanese army downstream, Zhao Tiehu was personally responsible for solving it. The hijacking of merchant ships was personally commanded by Yu Zhenghe, the guerrilla leader of Weishan Lake. For the upcoming first battle, Yu Zhenghe is also full of expectations!