Three hours later, Zhang Xinghan personally led the tank regiment and the main force of the reorganized 1st Division to re-arrive outside Puyang. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

However, this time, Zhang Xinghan failed to surround Puyang City again as he wished, because it was just last night and now in the past twenty hours.

The defenders of the Central Army of Puyang City had already built three interconnected field defensive positions outside the city.

And a lot of anti-tank trenches were dug in the positions, and the tank group No. 4 of the tank division could only suspend the offensive until these anti-tank trenches were filled.

It turned out that after defeating Liu Jianguo's besieging troops, Zhang Lingfu suggested to Wang Yaowu that he immediately organize manpower to repair the field defense array: Pig: Pig: Island: Novel 3w., because he knew that the strategic location and strategic significance of Puyang were extremely important.

Wang Yaowu was not a fool, and of course he understood, so he immediately ordered the entire army and the nearly 20,000 prisoners rescued, a total of nearly 30,000 people, to start repairing the field fortifications overnight.

Fortunately, there were 20,000 prisoners to serve as free labor, otherwise it was really impossible for Zhang Lingfu and Wang Yaowu to build this field defensive position around the city in such a short time.

In a fortification at the head of the city in the west of Puyang City, Wang Yaowu and the newly appointed deputy division commander and major general brigade commander Zhang Lingfu were holding binoculars to observe the situation outside the city.

Through the telescope, he found that the Northeast Frontier Army surging outside the city had been blocked from the field defense position outside the city, Wang Yaowu put down the binoculars proudly, turned his head to Zhang Lingfu and said: "Brother Lingfu, you still have the foresight, with the field defense position, we are enough to hold on until the reinforcements arrive." ”

Wang Yaowu used to admire Zhang Lingfu very much, and now Zhang Lingfu has become famous since the battle in Puyang and has become a celebrity in the eyes of President Jiang.

Zhang Lingfu's face was still as calm as water: "Division, the situation is not optimistic, this time it is Zhang Xinghan who personally leads the troops, and there are hundreds of tanks and combat vehicles." It can only be said that you are fighting to the death and waiting for reinforcements. ”

Wang Yaowu said quite complacently: "Brother Lingfu, you are too worried, after last night's battle, we rescued nearly two divisions of prisoners, plus captured a large number of weapons and equipment of the Northeast Frontier Army, and the weapons in the city basically re-armed these 20,000 people, and now our total strength is close to 30,000, and according to intelligence, the troops in Zhang Xinghan's hands should be less than 30,000 now."

In terms of troops, we did not have much disadvantage, and we still held the fortified city. There should not be much of a problem in this battle, and there is another point, that is, the two regiments of reinforcements of Chief Hu have already ventured to smuggle across the Yellow River.

It will be there within a day at the latest. ”

Zhang Lingfu nodded slightly, noncommittally, not to mention, these armed captives on his side, because of the hasty reorganization, the combat strength is not optimistic, and he has experienced the combat effectiveness of the Northeast Frontier Army.

Not counting the completely unequal super firepower confrontation in Fan County, it was the night attack battle last night that occupied the absolute superiority of fighters and troops.

It also allowed Zhang Lingfu to truly appreciate the strong combat effectiveness and fighting will of the Northeast Frontier Army for the first time.

The situation at that time was that of the enemy. Moreover, their own side has an absolute superiority in troops, and has captured a lot of anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns of the Northeast Frontier Army.

However, it was in that situation that the Northeast Border Guards were counterattacking. From soldiers to officers, they are still not afraid of death, braving the rain of their own dense anti-aircraft machine guns and bullets, rushing forward one after another.

In the end, when he broke through because of heavy casualties, he relied on his super assault firepower and fighting will to break through the desperate blockade of the Central Army. Break out.

Such a unit is not only well-equipped but also has strong firepower. The most surprising thing is their indomitable sense of battle, even if there is still a breath, they do not stop attacking, and they do not choose to give in.

Even if the commander is killed, the remaining infantry will continue to scream and rush forward, a formidable group of opponents.

Zhang Lingfu also understood why the Japanese army, which was as strong as the Japanese army, would be defeated by them, lose his armor, and even lose Kyushu Island.

Because, they have already been poured by Zhang Xinghan into a fearless, brave and brave heroic iron army, and they are an iron army with a soul, and their soul is Zhang Xinghan himself.

As long as Zhang Xinghan does not die, then the fighting desire and willpower of the Northeast Frontier Army will always be strong, and with the passage of time, once this kind of personal hero worship has been accumulated over time, it will be integrated into the soul of every officer and soldier of this army.

And over time, this soul will be passed down from generation to generation, and as long as this army is not completely wiped out in a single battle, even if there is only one person left, this military spirit will continue.

As a soldier, especially a Chinese soldier, Zhang Lingfu feels particularly fortunate and respectful that China has such an army, but now as an opponent, such an army has become a big problem for them, and it is definitely a headache for them.

Therefore, Zhang Lingfu is not too optimistic about this Puyang offensive and defensive battle.

At the same time, three kilometers west of the city, Zhang Xinghan was also convening Liu Jianguo and others to discuss the current situation.

"Headquarters, I have led people to reconnoitre, the Central Army has built field defensive positions outside the city, and has also dug a large number of anti-tank trenches, if our army wants to carry out a strong attack, I am afraid it will be a little difficult." Guo Zhong pointed to the map and introduced, and after finishing speaking, he said with emotion: "I have to say, this Wang Yaowu and Zhang Lingfu's movements are really fast, in less than a day and a night, they actually rushed to repair such a large field defense position outside the city." ”

"It's not unusual, they rescued 20,000 prisoners from me, there are so many people, it's not a big problem to repair the position overnight." Liu Jianguo said.

"When Commander Liu said this, it reminded me of one thing." Guo Zhong paused and said to Zhang Xinghan: "Boss, Wang Yaowu, they have rescued so many prisoners of the Central Army and captured a lot of our weapons and equipment, so wouldn't they have at least tens of thousands of reinforcements out of thin air overnight?" ”

Zhang Xinghan nodded and muttered: "The anti-tank trenches are not a problem for us, the problem is how we can break through the enemy's position outside the city in the shortest possible time and capture this city, because I am worried that if there is a long delay, Chairman Chiang's reinforcements should arrive, and then we will be in trouble." ”

"The commander is right, our tank division is equipped with a battalion of bridge-building tanks, which can easily break through the enemy's anti-tank trench obstacles." A tank division officer chimed in.

Zhang Xinghan said: "When will the airborne brigade arrive?" ”

Guo Zhong replied: "I'm already on the way here, and I guess it's time to arrive." ”

After thinking about it, Zhang Xinghan said: "Send a telegram to the air force immediately, the airborne brigade does not need to support Puyang, let them immediately prepare to be airborne to Jincheng, choose the opportunity to attack Jincheng, and take it down to me at all costs, and then defend him." ”

Guo Zhong couldn't help but praise: "The general seat is wise, with our containment in Puyang to attract the attention of the enemy, it is really possible for the airborne brigade to take advantage of its unpreparedness to successfully attack in one fell swoop." ”

"It's better to succeed, and if you can't succeed, you have to try, because I don't know how long I will fight in the next Puyang battle, if it is delayed, then this battle of Hebei will be much more difficult." Zhang Xinghan said helplessly in his words.

After all, Zhang Lingfu is an extremely difficult opponent to deal with, especially since he now has nearly 30,000 troops under his command, and has also captured nearly two regiments of German and American equipment, and his combat effectiveness should not be underestimated.

After the arrangements were made, Zhang Xinghan ordered the troops to feint from the north and south, and the main force was led by Liu Jianguo to launch the main attack from the west gate.

The two regiments of the tank division took the lead in launching a fierce artillery bombardment of the field defensive position of the Central Army outside the west gate, which lasted more than 30 minutes, and a large number of 75mm shells blew up the fortifications that the Central Army hastily repaired overnight.

Immediately, a bridge-building tank battalion was dispatched, and some artillery and machine-gun units directly under the 1st Division were able to open fire and provide them with fire cover.

The defenders suppressed by the dense firepower could not raise their heads at all, and could only watch as the bridge-building tanks of the Northeast Army drove one by one to the edge of their own anti-tank trenches and stretched out the steel bridges.

When the muffled sound of clanging came out, more than a dozen simple steel-framed iron bridges had been erected, and hundreds of officers and men of the Northeast Frontier Army, who had been preparing for a long time, immediately roared in unison, shouting and launching a charge.

Tank and machine-gun units were firing at full fire, trying to provide them with fire cover.

At the head of the city west of the city, seeing that his troops were suppressed by the strong firepower of the Northeast Army and could not raise their heads at all, Zhang Lingfu frowned, and ordered an adjutant beside him: "Order the front-line trenches to retreat immediately, and the anti-aircraft guns and artillery battalions to open fire immediately, and kill the enemy's tank troops for me." ”

"Yes." One of the adjutants immediately took the order.

Not long after, more than a dozen 88mm antiaircraft guns hidden behind the positions outside the west of the city and a 70mm mountain artillery battalion deployed in the city opened fire one after another.

The sudden artillery shells with flames and piercing screams smashed down on the crowd of attacking troops of the Northeast Army who had just rushed through the anti-tank trench area, causing great casualties to the Northeast Army.

The 88 anti-aircraft shells fired densely and directly targeted the dozens of No. 4 tanks that were providing cover for their attacking forces thousands of kilometers away.

"Bang bang, bang, bang......" The violent explosion suddenly sounded, and dozens of No. 4 tanks were caught off guard and were hit one after another, and the dazzling fire instantly wrapped them.

In the rear of the Northeast Army, Zhang Xinghan couldn't help frowning when he saw this, the 88 anti-aircraft gun hit the No. 4 tank, and he didn't know whether the 88 anti-aircraft gun was powerful, or the No. 4 tank's defensive armor was strong enough. (To be continued......)