Under this tactic, large armies are gathered, but few people are seen on the ground, which not only increases the suddenness of the attack, but also reduces casualties. The pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info and the enemy in the city wanted to fight back, but there was nothing to do, and there was no one to see, only indiscriminate artillery.

Ma Biao and other officers did not go to the headquarters immediately, but went around Huaiyang, and found that the tunnels were being dug to approach Huaiyang, and there were still east and west sides, only the north side was relatively empty, and only one battalion of cavalry was on guard and blockade.

Siege three queyi, forcing the enemy to abandon the city. Ma Biao felt that he had learned about Yang Tianfeng's arrangement and thought that this was also a good strategy. As long as the enemy escapes from the city, the cavalry division can take advantage of its mobility and pursue the fleeing enemy in the field. And that's much easier than tackling tough problems.

In fact, Ma Biao only guessed part of it correctly, and it was not all of Yang Tianfeng's thoughts. Out of his understanding of the characteristics of the Japanese, Yang Tianfeng knew that the possibility of the enemy in Huaiyang abandoning the city and fleeing was very small. However, the number of troops was insufficient, and it was difficult for the Japanese army to go out of the city to fight. Therefore, staying on the back is the most likely decision to make.

In the current situation, it seems that only Kaifeng can send a sufficient number of troops to relieve the siege, which has embarked on the trajectory of history again. And the strategy of encircling the point to send reinforcements has also entered the stage of implementation.

The battle of the pagoda position and the battle of annihilation of the grange have proved the combat power of the three columns, and have also invisibly improved Yang Tianfeng's right to speak and authority. It can't be said that he is obedient, but the plan he made is thorough and perfect, and it is impossible to find fault with it.

"The Japanese army in Zhecheng has been repulsed, and two brigades of the four detachments are rushing towards Huaiyang." Yang Tianfeng looked at the map and discussed the next action plan with Liu Chen and Ma Biao.

"The 14th Cavalry Brigade is also crossing the Jialu River, and will arrive soon." Ma Biao stretched out his hand and clicked on the map, and said, "According to the plan, they will enter Zhengji, west of Huaiyang, to wait for dispatch." ”

"I have sent a telegram to the 81st Division, and they will cross the river tonight and set up a defense between Fugou and Taikang." Liu Chen paused and said, "Implement a retreat decisive battle." ”

"I plan to leave a brigade and a cavalry regiment to besiege Huaiyang for the time being, and the other troops will go north, and set up two lines of defense between Qingheyi and Chenlou, as well as Anling Town between Taikang and Huaiyang, which will be garrisoned by the 14th Cavalry Brigade to prevent the enemy from Kaifeng from moving south." Yang Tianfeng pointed at these places twenty or thirty miles away from Huaiyang with his finger, "Force the enemy to deploy his forces in advance, and provide opportunities for mobile troops and cavalry units to divide and detour attacks." ”

"The defense of the three columns can be described as solid as a rock, and the 1st Cavalry Division is ashamed of itself, so it has no choice but to give full play to its mobile advantages and take advantage of the battle." Ma Biao did not hesitate to praise, and he was not afraid to belittle his own people.

Yang Tianfeng nodded to Ma Biao with a smile and said: "The task of the cavalry is very heavy, and the devil can't break through the front, so he has to repeat the old trick and carry out a roundabout battle." The flanks and rear of the three-column positions should be handed over to the 1st Cavalry Division for protection to ensure that there is no obstacle. ”

"General Yang rest assured, but there is one person in the first division, and the devil will never be allowed to threaten the flank of the third column." Ma Biao almost patted his chest and promised.

"I have absolute trust in the First Riding Division." Yang Tianfeng breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I am afraid of the devil's heavy artillery, so I want to force the enemy to deploy troops in advance. If a light cavalry can make a big detour behind enemy lines and destroy it, then there will be no suspense in this battle. Can the 14th Brigade take on this heavy responsibility? ”

Yang Tianfeng said this to Liu Chen and Ma Biao, as if he was not very familiar with the appearance of the 14th Brigade, but in fact he knew it very well.

The 14th Cavalry Brigade was the former headquarters of Pang Bingxun of the Northwest Army, which repelled the attack of the Suzuki Brigade in Zhoukou, and the brigade commander Zhang Zhankui was promoted to lieutenant general because of his "good command and outstanding achievements". Although this is also a relatively capable force, or a more resolute anti-Japanese war, it may not be suitable to undertake the task of light cavalry attack.

Because it is not possible to ride the horses of the 14th Brigade, many soldiers are replenished at the station, even if there are enough horses, at best they can only be regarded as infantry on horseback, and inheriting the characteristics of the Northwest Army, the defense is very good.

"If you want to make a roundabout and rapid attack on light cavalry, you can be undertaken by the 1st Brigade of the 1st Cavalry Division." Ma Biao thought about it for a while, and then recommended the troops under his command, "Brigade Commander **** Xiang has a flexible mind and is good at this kind of tactics. ”

The characteristics of the army are often determined by the character and style of the commander, Ma Bingzhong and brave, his second brigade is sharp in attack; Xiang is more flexible, loves to use his brain, fights more skillfully, likes to go around behind enemy lines, and flank back and forth.

Ma Biao's recommendation was exactly what Yang Tianfeng wanted, but in fact, this was only a possibility, and the roundabout cavalry might not have the opportunity to attack the enemy's artillery position. If you are flexible, you will be able to make decisions at the right time, without worrying about fighting hard to complete the task.

According to intelligence, the Japanese army in Kaifeng was equipped with a 38-year 150mm field howitzer, which was very outdated in terms of performance, but very powerful. Because of the high cost of producing new 150mm guns, although the Type 38 150mm field howitzer has long been discontinued, the Japanese army was not willing to eliminate this old cannon, but equipped non-front-line troops and used it after the war.

From the perspective of the longest firing range, the maximum firing range of the 38-year 150mm field howitzer is 5890 meters, while the improved 120 heavy force currently equipped by the three verticals replaces the traditional disc-shaped seat sheet with a trapezoidal structure, which greatly reduces the weight; The switch to stronger steel and a new process for the barrel increased the firing range to 6.3 km, which is even better.

But this is only a theoretical comparison. This is because very few artillery guns set their positions at the maximum firing range, and there is no room for adjustment, so the accuracy of shooting cannot be guaranteed. In this case, Yang Tianfeng felt that it was still very likely that he would destroy the enemy's heavy artillery position with a relatively flexible and mobile 120 heavy mortar sneak attack when he detected the location of the enemy's artillery position.

It is precisely because he has artillery with a range similar to that of the devil's heavy artillery and will not be passively beaten that Yang Tianfeng will formulate a relatively active battle plan, with the main goal of annihilating the enemy's living forces as much as possible.

If you only look at the firing range, on the contrary, the devil's Type 41 mountain gun (maximum range 6300 meters) is farther than the heavy gun. And the 13-year-old Jinzao 75mm mountain gun equipped with the artillery battalion supported by Sun Tongxuan can also compete with it. As for the 92 infantry artillery, the 82 mortar of the 3rd column was not as powerful, but it had an advantage in firing range.

Compare, calculate, and weigh, Yang Tianfeng believes that the gap between the two sides in artillery is not large, and the key is to see who uses it more intelligently and more powerfully. In terms of the comparison of troops, the National X Army has to occupy an absolute advantage.

As for the devil's tanks and armored vehicles, since they already have weapons that can be restrained, their combat power against the devils is limited.

Of course, the aircraft are an advantage that the Japanese army cannot compare with the National X Army, but the number will not be very large, and the Third Column and the First Cavalry Division are not without air defense weapons, and they are completely powerless to fight back.

Yang Tianfeng was more afraid and vigilant of the Japanese army's poison gas bombs, because most of them were tear gas, suffocation, and sneezing gas, and the captured gas masks and newly equipped gas masks could minimize the damage.

"The Japanese devils are mad, and they are likely to carry poison gas bombs and use them suddenly on the battlefield when they come to relieve the siege this time." Yang Tianfeng said that he was worried, "Although the gas mask is simple, it can also prevent one or two. It's just that the amount of production cannot meet the demand, and it can only be used by front-line troops for the time being. And all the friendly troops participating in the war will be given a batch, and how to equip and use them will be assigned by the ministers according to the combat mission! Moreover, there is a simple way to reduce the damage of poisonous gas, which is to soak cotton in alkaline water and soak a towel in urine. Telling the officers and men of the whole army may be able to avoid unnecessary losses. ”

"General Yang is thoughtful." Ma Biao nodded again and again with emotion, and said: "I will inform the First Cavalry Division, don't panic when the time comes, and cause the battle to be lost." ”

Liu Chen looked at Yang Tianfeng thoughtfully, and said, "Do these simple methods seem to be mentioned in General Yang's "Guerrilla Raiders"? ”

"Yes, in "Guerrilla Raiders" I did talk about some methods of air defense and anti-poison." Yang Tianfeng smiled bitterly and said, "How many people have seen it and can pay attention to it, it's hard to say." ”

"Ma is a must-see." Ma Biao said bluntly: "I don't know where I can buy it?" ”

"I still need to buy it, I gave it away for free." Yang Tianfeng laughed at himself: "As long as I can die fewer people, I will be able to feel a lot more at ease." ”

"General Yang is this." Ma Biao couldn't help but stretch out his thumb, a bold man, not good at words.

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Huaiyang was besieged, and the garrison Japanese army immediately sent a telegram asking for help, and the Fourth Cavalry Brigade of Shangqiu had few troops, and had already sent reinforcements, and was temporarily unable to dispatch again; And only the closest and largest number of troops were left in Kaifeng.

The Third Army's successful attack on Kaifeng made the Japanese army feel that the garrison was too small, and the barrier role of the New Yellow River was not obvious. Therefore, after the reoccupation of Kaifeng, the Japanese army left behind the strength of a wing and ten heavy artillery pieces, which not only ensured that Kaifeng was safe, but also had mobile forces to constantly cross the river to attack and retaliate against the Third Army.

After receiving a telegram from Huaiyang asking for help, the Japanese army in Kaifeng immediately organized reinforcements and called back the troops from the surrounding strongholds to strengthen the city defense. More than 2,600 devils, led by Yoshimoto Eisaku Daisaku, with eight heavy guns, six tanks, more than 10 armored vehicles, and nearly 200 cars, drove towards Huaiyang with great momentum. At the same time, the Air Force was requested to assist in the operation, which was supported by three aircraft.

Foot, tan, artillery, and air, Yoshimoto Eisaku was full of confidence and felt that he could defeat the enemy in one fell swoop and relieve the siege of Huaiyang.

Indeed, such a large force of Japanese troops was a very powerful existence for the anti-Japanese forces behind enemy lines at that time, not to mention a mechanized group with a complete range of arms.

However, Yang Tianfeng was also full of confidence, and personally visited Qingheyi and Chenlou to guide the officers and men in building fortifications and laying minefields, and sent a special operations squad and a cavalry unit to go forward to lay mines, scatter nails, and set up concealed sniper positions on the main roads.

With three lines of defense to block the sluggish and deplete the Japanese army, the final decisive battle was near Qingheyi. According to Yang Tianfeng's plan, the Qingheyi defense line should be the strongest. Therefore, he arranged most of the anti-aircraft firepower on the front line of Qingheyi, and adopted such methods as concealment and camouflage, star-shaped placement of positions, zoned air defense, and cross-firing to ensure that the anti-aircraft firepower was brought into full play. (To be continued.) )