On February 20, at four o'clock in the morning, there were no preparations for large-scale artillery bombardment, and there was no fierce sound of cabins, and the fulcrum of the Gaobeidian, Yongqing, and Jinghai outer encirclement lines, Machang Town, and Tangguantun fell into the hands of the Chinese army. //。 ǒm / The puppet police defense army, garrison army, and security army stationed on the front line drive out of the defense line and assemble at the designated place. The Chinese army marched into Gaobeidian, Yongqing, and approached Jinghai.

After daylight, Okamura Ninji's first line of defense on the outskirts of Pingjin fell into the hands of the Chinese army. From the Battle of Northern Hubei to the Battle of Shandong, when the puppet army faced the National Army of China, there was almost no resistance, and Okamura Ninji put them on the front line. Not even a single overseer was dispatched, so the meaning was clear, where to go, whatever you wanted, the Japanese army did not expect this unit to bring a miracle.

The front-line reports were quickly collected to the Beiping Command, and after receiving the first report, Okamura Ninji moved the marching bed into the headquarters war room.

"Gu Shoufu reported that the Zhina Army began to attack the outer defense line of Zhuozhou, the three divisions of the 29th Army attacked Songlindian, the 13th Army attacked Dongchengfang, the 102nd Army and the 107th Division attacked Zhangfang, the 26th Division, there were 9 divisions, and began to engage: Zhuozhou, the most fierce attack of the Zhina Army was the Fifth Army on the left flank, and the Fifth Army used tanks as the front to attack the first-line defense line of our 36th Division in Gaoguanzhuang, and the 36th Division suffered great losses, and the first-line positions were all lost" The troops retreated into Gaoguanzhuang:"

Tachitakanosuke's voice was calm and indifferent, and seeing that Okamura Ninji did not say anything at all, he picked up another telegram: "General Kawabe Shozo has called, Gu'an is attacking the 41st Army of the elite 22nd Army of Shina head-on, and the number identified on the flank is the 45th Army; Langfang. ，。

Takanosuke said as he picked up another telegram and read it, "The tanks of the Shina Army are cooperating with the infantry. Attacking the front-line positions of our Qiuzhuang and Sanjianfang, the 122nd Division has already defeated the two attacks of the Chinese Army. The battle was fierce. …”

As soon as the clouds of the continuous days had lifted, the Chinese army seized the opportunity to launch an offensive, and the offensive began. The number ascertained at the front line was that there were five army groups, a full ten corps.

From the current point of view, except in the direction of Tianjin. The 55th Army under the First Group Army of the Chinese army broke through the Xiaowangzhuang position. Positions on other fronts are basically stable. Although Jinghai was broken through, the main force of the Japanese army was already north of the Duliu River, and the development of the entire battle situation was still expected.

What worried Okamura Ninji a little was the fact that west of Zhuozhou, the 24th Army suddenly appeared in this direction. It turned out that only one division of the 49th Army in this area appeared.

"Is there anything abnormal in the area of Baihuā Mountain?" Okamura asked.

"Nope." ”。 Tatetakanosuke flipped through the telegram in his hand and replied, he knew Okamura's concern. The Xishan area west of Beiping "has always been GC. Areas where guerrillas are more active. The mountains are undulating. The jungle is dense and suitable for guerrilla warfare, and if the 49th Group Army makes a false shot in Zhangfang, "if the main force takes the opportunity to cross this section of mountains and jungles, it suddenly appears in Fangshan or Shijingshan."

Besides. Tatsunosuke also speculated that Okamura Ninji was still confused about the adjustments made before the battle. Okamura Ninji adjusted his deployment, mainly under the pressure of Tani Shofu in the front of Beiping, and the intelligence information from the intelligence department showed that "the most elite units of the Chinese army, the 49th Group Army, the Fifth Group Army, and the First Mechanized Group Army. The 31st Group Army "This is still a frontal enemy situation, and there are nearly 300,000 Chinese troops under the command of Wei Lihuang, a general of the "Chinese" country, on the right flank, "such a powerful force" made Gu Shoufu feel the pressure, and he continuously reported to the north rate, asking for an increase in troops.

Okamura Ninji has been hesitating, on the one hand, he does not believe that the Chinese army will storm Beiping; But on the other hand. The sanity of the soldier made him dare not completely press the bet on it. Chief of Staff Oshiro and Deputy Chief of Staff Tatekanosuke also believed that Tani's forces were relatively weak and that it was necessary to increase them. Otherwise, it would be difficult to hold out for a month, and after the Kwantung Army repeatedly weighed the pros and cons, Okamura Ninji finally accepted Oshiro's suggestion, and transferred two main divisions from the Xin'an area and one division from Gu'an, and handed it over to Gu Shoufu.

"The 49th Group Army has a high degree of mechanization, so it should not take this mountain road, even if the general of China wants to attack the Fangshan area, he can use the New Fourth Army of the Eighth Route Army." Tatetakanosuke looked tentatively at Okamura.

Okamura shook his head: "You can't think like that. Ligaojun, as long as he can outflank Zhuozhou, even if he can climb on two legs. It's worth it too. ”

"The Commander is right", Tatsunosuke respectfully admitted that he had made a mistake in judgment, and then looked up at Okamura: "Commander, so far. The battle situation was still under the control of our army, and the direction of attack of the Chinese army was indeed in Zhuozhou and Tianjin. ”

Okamura nodded, however, the battle had only begun, and it had not been a day yet, and everything was still uncertain. Under normal circumstances, this time is still for the commanders of the two sides to test each other.

"Order the 56th Division to send at least one wing into the line of Zhoukoudian and Baihuā Mountain." ...... building fortifications and sending a reconnaissance team to find out the surrounding situation, Okamura Ninji was silent for a while and gave the first adjustment order.

Oshiro and Tatsunosuke were stunned for a moment, in the battle report just now, Okamura did not show the slightest intention of adjusting the deployment, but as soon as he turned his head, he gave such an order. Tatsutakanosuke frowned slightly: "Commander, isn't it too early?" ”

The 56th Division was completely annihilated in the Battle of Northern Burma, and after being rebuilt, it defeated the 66th Army on the Eastern Front at the Battle of Myitkyina, and the troops re-established their confidence. The commander of the division, Matsuyama Shizo, was commended by the emperor, and after being transferred to Beiping this time, Okamura Ninji valued this unit very much, and lined up this unit as the main division to defend Beiping.

"Yes, Commander, isn't it too hasty to adjust the deployment now?" Oshiro obviously did not approve either, and he tactfully persuaded: "There are already two wings of the 116th Division on this line. The terrain is very favorable to us, as long as we are vigilant, there is no need to increase our troops now. ”

Okamura shook his head resolutely: "General Kana's best thing is flank combat, two wings can't stop the 49th Group Army, don't forget, this group army has never been defeated from Nanjing to now, I don't believe that the two wings can block their attack, let's execute it." ”

Okamura's attitude was very resolute, and Oshiro and Tatsutakanosuke did not advise again, and Oshiro immediately drafted an order. Command staff officer Takanosuke marked the latest situation on the sand table.

On the sand table, the small blue flag representing the army of China and the sun flag representing the army of Japan. The distinction is clear. The small blue flag only slightly invades the range of the Sun Flag.

In winter, the sun jumps out from behind the thick clouds and hangs high in the sky, and the warm sunlight shines on the earth and shines warmly on people. To change the past, Zhuang Jihua must be outside to bask in his body that is wrapped in thick cotton clothes and hairy. Unfortunately, the war has made this a dream.

Like Okamura Ningji, Zhuang Jihua also installed three marching beds in the war room, one for him. Xu Zuyi has one, and the rest is Bai Chongxi or He Wei. Managers on both sides knew that it was a decisive battle, and relatively speaking, Okamura was under more pressure: "He can't lose, he can't even draw.

The roar in the sky grew from far to near, and then faded away. More than a dozen planes skimmed over the command and flew to the northeast. On the ground, dozens of children cheered and chased for miles. The area around the headquarters is still busy, with front teams and logistics convoys coming and going. Loaded with all kinds of supplies, it sped forward.

"Tell Song Xilian not to hesitate. Resolutely divide and encircle Gu'an Langfang and strengthen firepower. ”

The offensive was not very smooth, the Japanese army fully summed up the experience of the Liaocheng defensive battle, built several anti-tank trenches, made full use of 88mm anti-aircraft guns, and the attack of the 36th Group Army and the 2nd Independent Tank Division was thwarted.

"The 55th Army broke through the Japanese lines. Occupy Xiaowangzhuang. is attacking Zhao Lianzhuang and Hu Lianzhuang. ”

He Wei said as he drew two lines on the map, and these two lines formed a huge arrow. Straight into the south bank of the Duliu River. This direction is the only one that Zhuang Jihua is satisfied with so far. Bai Chongxi is also a little dissatisfied with the current progress, and it is not an exaggeration to say that the whole line has suffered a setback.

"Wencao, are you transferring the New Sixth Army and the Seventy-fourth Army?" The New Sixth Army is scheduled to reinforce Song Xilian on the central line, and the 74th Army is scheduled to reinforce Du Yuming on the Western front. Zhuang Jihua frowned slightly when he heard this. The reserves left by Song Xilian and Du Yuming were useless, and they were reinforced so quickly. Xiao Zhuge was too nervous.

No wonder, the decisive battle of more than two million people. Not only Zhuang Jihua is the first decision, but Bai Chongxi is also the first time, no one has experience. These days, the entire command is under tremendous pressure. Including Zhuang Jihua himself, it's just that he didn't notice it.

"For the time being, I don't need to, I telegraphed Song Xilian, Du Yuming, and Tang Enbo that the six-year War of Resistance, the ten-year construction, and the sacrifice of tens of millions of people are today. I hope that they can show the prestige of the country and the army, and the members of the Kuomintang and the Three Youth Leagues will be able to charge ahead and retreat behind. Officers should be role models for soldiers! For any act of cowardice and retreat, we must resolutely implement the law of grass soldiers sitting together! ”

Zhuang Jihua's tone was extremely harsh, Xu Zuyi and Bai Chongxi did not open their mouths to persuade them, this key decisive battle can only be won and not defeated, and military law must be strict!

"Commander, General Qiu Qingquan has called and asked to attack!" He Wei reported to Zhuang Jihua, and Zhuang Jihua reprimanded impatiently: "Tell him that the general" is calm, not impulsive! Stay honest! Xu Zuyi pulled He Wei aside and drafted a telegram in a softer tone, telling Qiu Qingquan that his task now was to wait. When the telegram was handed over to Zhuang Jihua for signature, Zhuang Jihua added it. The first is calm, honest, eight big characters.

"Telegraph to Gao Zhihang, the Air Force will step up bombing!"

"Wencao, don't worry, the battle has just begun." Xu Zuyi has always been relatively calm: "Song Mengguo and Du Guangting have been in battle for a long time and have rich experience, you have to trust them." ”

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