Chapter 149 Wave troops to Jingdezhen

He Yingqin was strongly condemned by the domestic media for ordering the bombing of Duchang County, especially the indiscriminate bombing of the poor, so he took the black pot on Lao Chiang's back, removed him from the post of commander-in-chief of the Eastern Front, and transferred him back to Nanjing to continue to serve as Minister of Military Affairs. The commander-in-chief of the Eastern Front was represented by Wei Lihuang, commander of the Nanchang garrison. At this time, the atmosphere in the Nanchang headquarters was depressing. The chief of staff said: "It can be confirmed that Ouyang Jian's main force is moving eastward, and the target is Jingdezhen. Now Ouyang Jian's intentions are very clear. The southward attack was a false shot, and the real purpose of seizing Jingdezhen to the east and threatening Shangrao was the real purpose. If Ouyang Jian takes Jingdezhen and threatens Shangrao, the defensive system of Nanchang's first line will collapse. ”

"The president transferred Ouyang Feng to Jingdezhen for defense, trying to contain Ouyang Jian through brotherhood, but it didn't make any sense. The brothers belong to different camps and are all soldiers, they will not compromise because of personal feelings, Ouyang Jian is not surprised to wave his troops in Jingdezhen, but the president is wishful thinking. I suggested to the Military Commission that we withdraw from Jiangxi and gain the initiative politically and militarily, but it did not play any role. Now that the Communist Party is becoming more and more powerful, it will not compromise either. Take a step back and open the sky, how simple this truth is. “

"Now Ouyang Jian has put 4 main divisions in Jiujiang and does not move, which makes people feel like they are stuck in the throat. Four divisions were on the defensive side and aimed at Nanchang, while the Red Army appeared in the south. We are completely in a situation of being flanked by the north and the south, if Ouyang Jian takes Jingdezhen and threatens Shangrao, we will all face danger in retreating, and at that time, I am afraid that the contemptible people will become scapegoats again. Wei Lihuang showed a helpless expression on his face. Junzao, you transferred the 2nd Cavalry Division to the front line of Poyang and Leping, just to ensure the safety of the retreat route? "Plan ahead, it's a last resort!"

Wei Lihuang continued: "At present, the military committee is overstretched for the erodive war situation in Jiangxi and has no troops to send, and at present, the entire eastern front has only these troops, and the 4th Division let Ouyang Jian eat it in one bite, and there is a hole in the defense of the eastern front. At present, Peng Dehuai's main force, Chen Bing, is on the border between Jiangxi and Guangdong, and maintains strong pressure on Guangdong. Chen Cheng's new defeat coupled with the Guangdong army and the defense of Guangdong were reluctant. And the Hunan direction had to deploy heavy troops to prevent Ouyang Jian from sending troops to Hunan. Ouyang Jian was too cunning, and he put 4 main divisions in the Jiujiang base area with four birds with one stone. ”

"At present, Jiujiang, a strategic location, is the top priority, and six main divisions have to be deployed to defend, and Jiujiang is an important place to hold the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, and it must not be lost. However, Nanchang and the area to the east have become dead children. Using the dead son to fight with the Communist Party can only be wishful thinking. I can tell you that if Peng Dehuai's main force secretly goes north to take Yingtan, we will become a turtle in the urn. Ouyang Jian dared to go east and dare to wave his troops in Jingdezhen, because he saw our weakness. The wisest choice now is to abandon Nanchang and even eastern Jiangxi, and retreat to Zhejiang is the only option. ”

"Military seat, the president can't compromise, maybe he is forced to be helpless." "The Communist Party Forest Department has not moved in Fujian, and this is the most terrible. The party-state is in danger, and I must take this hot yam. At present, Ouyang Jian waved his troops in Jingdezhen, and we could only watch it, and ordered the 90th Division to stubbornly defend Jingdezhen without mistakes, and ordered the 105th Division of Hongyuan Town to assist in the defense and reinforcements at any time. Since Ouyang Jian doesn't care about the feelings of his brothers, let them fight between their brothers! Wei Lihuang sighed deeply.

On this day, on the western city wall of Jingdezhen, division commander Ouyang Feng held a telescope to look ahead. A Red Army unit on the opposite side appeared and did not launch an attack for three days, which made Ouyang Feng and his subordinates tremble for three days. "Shizao, what does the enemy mean by this, why don't the soldiers attack when they are in the city? I heard that Ouyang Jian has artillery, is he waiting for the artillery unit to come up? "This is probably Ouyang Jian's spiritual tactics, he looked down on his brother, but Ouyang Jian didn't attack for a long time, there must be a conspiracy."

"Military seat, Commander-in-Chief Wei called, the current defensive pressure on the southern front has increased, the Red Army has appeared north of Wuzhou, and it is currently impossible to send reinforcements to Jingdezhen. Commander-in-Chief Wei has ordered the 105th Division to reinforce the operation at any time. "Hongyuan Town in the north is 30 kilometers away from Jingdezhen, and the new 105th Division is stationed here, and its task is to assist in the defense of Jingdezhen. In order to encircle and suppress the Red Army in Jiangxi, the 105th Division was reorganized at the beginning of the year and transferred to Jiangxi in March.

Ouyang Feng said disdainfully when he heard this: "It's a joke to expect them to come to the rescue, it's a blessing that they don't run away." At this time, an adjutant hurriedly ran up and said, "Someone just sent a letter to the division headquarters, saying that it must be handed over to you in person!" Ouyang Feng hurriedly opened it, only to see that it was written: "Brother Ouyang, it's always good that we haven't met for 10 years!" ・・・・・・You and I are our own masters, each with our own doctrine, maybe this is the choice of fate. Although you and I are cruel to meet each other, maybe we can't do it, you are not wrong and I am not wrong, the fault is that you and my brother have chosen different paths in life, and the fault is that we grew up in this turbulent era. “

"You and I are a soldier, I have no intention of convincing you, the ancients Yun saluted first and then the soldiers, and my brother led his troops to the city for 3 days, which has already given you enough face, if you choose to retreat now, I will let you leave Jiangxi safely. At present, our party's proposal for peace talks is by no means a fame and reputation, especially since the nation is in danger and the mountains and rivers are broken, and it is imperative to promote a peaceful united front. I hope that my brother will think twice and choose a bright path. Ouyang Feng's face turned red after reading it and said: "How can this be reasonable, you actually taught me a lesson, what a high-pitched song, since my brother doesn't think about brotherhood, I won't scruple to come, I'll wait!" Ouyang Feng tore the letter to shreds. The chief of staff said: "Master, don't be impatient, this is the psychological tactic that Ling Brother plays, don't be fooled!" “

At dusk that day, when Ouyang Feng was pondering when the enemy's arrows would be fired, an operational staff officer hurriedly ran over from the radio station to report: "Report, the 105th Division reports that the Red Army suddenly launched a fierce attack in the south and west of Hongyuan Town at dusk. "Everyone was stunned when they heard this." Immediately reporting to the commander-in-chief of Wei, the Red Army suddenly attacked the 105th Division. "Ouyang Feng commanded." Division, do we rescue the 105th Division! Ouyang Feng hesitated and said, "Let's wait for the order of the headquarters!" Soon Wei Lihuang called and ordered Ouyang Feng not to act rashly.

Half an hour later, the 105th Division called again, and the Red Army used artillery units, and the artillery fire was very fierce. The situation was critical and the lips were cold, Ouyang Feng decided to send a regiment to test it, but as soon as the troops left the city, they were intercepted and retreated by the Red Army. "Report to the division, the enemy has an ambush, and we can't reinforce the 105th Division." "Report, Commander-in-Chief Wei urgently telegraphed!" Ouyang Feng took the telegram and checked it, only to see that it was written: Ouyang Jian's combat effectiveness is very strong, and the annihilation of Leng Xin's 4th Division is a lesson, you must avoid a field battle with the Red Army, and your task is to hold Jingdezhen.

To the southeast of Hongyuan Town, Xiao Ke in the army command post was directing the troops to attack. At present, the 13th Division is attacking the 105th Division in Taoyuan Town, and the 15th Division is pressing the border in the western part of Jingdezhen. Stand still. The 14th Division, as an army reserve, is located on the north side of Jingdezhen, mainly aiming at the reinforcements from Jingdezhen, with the purpose of eating the reinforcements dispatched by Jingdezhen. For the first time in land warfare, artillery cover and infantry attacks were used, and Schock was confident in strong artillery support. "Report, the 14th Division reported that Jingdezhen sent a regiment of reinforcements to test it and then shrank back."

The political commissar said: "It seems that the enemy army has seen our intentions and does not dare to act rashly. "Order the 14th Division to closely monitor the movements of the enemy forces in Jingdezhen, and order the 13th Division to launch an attack on the entire front!" At 9 o'clock that night, the outer positions of Taoyuan Town were broken through, and the attacking troops entered Hongyuan Town at about midnight, and the enemy army collapsed and began to retreat eastward. After daybreak, Shook ordered his troops to stop the pursuit and clean up the battlefield. The overnight capture of Hongyuan Town not only captured a large number of military supplies, but also captured more than 2,000 enemy soldiers, and its tactics of concealing the sky and crossing the sea were a great success. Wei Lihuang learned that the 105th Division had withdrawn from Taoyuan Town, and in desperation, he ordered the 105th Division to pull to the east of Jingdezhen to assist in the defense and prevent the Red Army from encircling Jingdezhen.

In the headquarters of the Shujiazhuang Army on the west side of Jingdezhen, the atmosphere was very pleasant. On this morning, everyone heard that Hongyuan Town had been conquered overnight, and they all deposited in joy. The 105th Division of Hongyuan Town was defeated and retreated, which first verified the Red Army's strong ability to attack fortifications, and also announced Ouyang Jian's determination to capture Jingdezhen. The purpose of taking Hongyuan Town was to deter the enemy army in Jingdezhen. Ouyang Jian used a small trick to play with the enemy army in applause, the purpose was very clear is to show Lao Jiang, the Communist Party is counting, as long as the Kuomintang army withdraws from Jiangxi, the Kuomintang and the Communist Party sit down to negotiate is the general trend.

"Commander, after Xiao Ke captured Hongyuan Town, he ordered the 13th Division to leave a regiment to garrison, and the main force of its 13th Division had already moved to the north side of Jingdezhen. Did you launch an attack on Jingdezhen? "Don't be in a hurry, order the troops to rest for two days, and order the artillery regiment to immediately return to Jingdezhen. Come! "An operational staff officer approached." Send this letter into the city immediately, and I will clearly tell Ouyang Feng that I will convince him of the attack time and battle plan of our troops. Now that we have the initiative on the battlefield, it is time for the political curtain to surface.

The headquarters ordered Peng Dehuai's main force to move eastward, and at the same time ordered Ouyang Jian to conquer Jingdezhen as soon as possible. In the original history, the 19th Route Army and the upper echelons of Fujian broke out in 33 years, causing a sensation throughout the country. At the beginning of the year, the 19th Route Army broke out in a military conflict with the Japanese army in Songhu, and in order to calm the escalation of the situation, Lao Chiang ordered Zhang Zhizhong to lead his troops into Shanghai to replace the 19th Route Army, and then reached a compromise with the Japanese army. This caused extreme dissatisfaction among the upper echelons of the 19th Army. Later, the 19th Route Army was transferred back to Fujian to encircle and suppress the Red Army, which aroused the indignation of the 19th Route Army.

Due to the major changes in Jiangxi's original history, Ouyang Jian estimated that the upper echelons of the 19th Army would take the initiative to contact the headquarters. The lack of action in Fujian shows that the headquarters has begun to contact the upper echelons of Fujian, and the signs are becoming more and more obvious, in fact, this is what Ouyang Jian is looking forward to. Jiang Guangding, Cai Tingkai, Chen Mingshu, and Li Jishen, the core figures of the 19th Route Army, made anti-Chiang slogans as expected, and the great changes in Jiangxi naturally accelerated the changes in Fujian. Although the headquarters did not report the news in this regard, Ouyang Jian could not remain indifferent.

Therefore, Ouyang Jian decided that in order to cooperate with the political offensive, Jingdezhen must be conquered as soon as possible, forcing Jiang's troops to withdraw from Jiangxi, so that Lao Jiang would continue to fall into passivity politically and militarily. Judging by the current situation, the next step in the political aspect will far exceed the struggle on the battlefield. Therefore, Ouyang Jian judged that the Jingdezhen attack operation may be the last large-scale military operation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, provided that the changes in Fujian are smooth. With the coming great changes, the ending that Ouyang Jian was looking forward to was slowly approaching, of course, Ouyang Jian couldn't say these words to anyone.