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Knowing that the situation in Guisui was erosive, the commander of the North China Front, Terauchi Shouichi, was naturally very angry. It's just that in the face of the current situation that there is only one infantry brigade left in the 26th Division, he also knows that the situation in Guisui is very dangerous.

Now that the North China Front has launched an offensive against Xinzhou and Taiyuan, the flank, which was supposed to be the responsibility of the 26th Division, has undoubtedly been exposed to the guns of the independent division of the Eighth Route Army, and may inflict heavy losses on their front-line troops at any time.

Faced with the fact that the Kwantung Army did not have time to send additional reinforcements for the time being, Terauchi Shouichi quickly convened a meeting of the staff officers of the headquarters and the major general of the brigade. In view of the situation in Suiyuan, targeted arrangements were made, hoping to calm the war in Suiyuan as soon as possible.

Looking at the military commanders gathered in the combat conference room, Terauchi Shouichi said with a solemn expression: "Gentlemen, I received a telegram from the 26th Division stationed in Suiyuan asking for help earlier, the current situation in Suiyuan is very dangerous, and we urgently need to send troops to assist.

According to the information we have so far, the unit attacking Suiyuan is the newly reorganized independent division of the Eighth Route Army in China. Judging from the current situation, the strength of this independent division is far beyond what we know about it.

And the battle of Taiyuan that we are about to start will also have four main divisions of the Eighth Route Army participating in the blocking. In order to ensure the smooth operation of our war in the northwest, we must allocate a part of our troops to stabilize the situation in Suiyuan.

At the same time, until the main forces end the fighting in Taiyuan, it is necessary to ensure the security of Suiyuan. Therefore, I have made the following decision. I hope that you will fight valiantly and sacrifice your loyalty to the Emperor's holy war. ”

'Hi. Long live His Majesty the Emperor! ’

A group of military commanders at the meeting, after shouting this slogan. Soon looked at the chief of staff, Okabe Naosaburo, and said, "The Ninth Infantry Brigade Regiment Takimoto Kazuma!" ”

'Hey! ’

The major general, who was named, quickly stood up. Looking at Okabe Naosaburo and continued: "At the end of the meeting, you will lead the Ninth Infantry Brigade and the Fifth and Sixth Garrisons to Guisui by train to support the operation.

According to the order of the headquarters, after your unit arrives in Guisui, you will succeed Kuroda Shigetoku as the supreme commander of the troops stationed in Mongolia. As for Shigetoshi Kuroda, he was appointed after he stepped down. It will be up to you then. Succeeded as commander of the 26th Division.

Rebuild the 26th Division with the 9th Infantry Brigade under your command and the remaining troops of the 26th Division. The other two garrisons will cooperate with you to stabilize the situation in Guisui, Long Benjun, can you do it? ”

'Hey, die for His Majesty the Emperor!' ’

The rest of the brigade commanders who participated in the meeting were also very envious of the opportunity for Longben Yima to be promoted to division commander. That is even the 26th Division. It is not a main battle division, but it is also the official formation of the Japanese army.

From major general to lieutenant general, there are not many such opportunities. But everyone knows that Longben Yima wants to be promoted to the commander of the division. You must show excellent combat exploits. His military exploit was to completely stabilize the situation in Guisui.

After receiving the battle order, Naosaburo Okabe continued: "Major General Kanji Tsuneoka of the 2nd Brigade Regiment of the Independent Mixed Brigade! ”

'Hey! ’

Another major general who participated in the meeting. Soon stood up in the envy of everyone, looking at the chief of staff with anticipation. As long as they can independently perform combat missions. The future promotion of these major generals will play a rare role.

'After the meeting. Your unit will go directly to the Youyu area of Shuozhou, where a solid defensive line will be established to keep the flanks of the front-line troops safe. The 4th Garrison will cooperate with your unit to help secure the area.

After your unit arrives in the area, in addition to stabilizing the local law and order, it can also carry out reconnaissance in the Qingshui River area occupied by the independent division. If a fighter plane appears, your unit will submit an operational plan, and the commander's staff will evaluate it before it can take the initiative to attack.

If the battle on the front line goes well, your unit will also serve as the vanguard force in the later stage to attack the Yulin area where the Eighth Route Army is stationed. Without the permission of the headquarters, it is not allowed to start a war lightly. At present, our task is to solve the Chinese army in Xinzhou and Taiyuan, understand? ’

'Hey! ’

Compared with Longben's grinding, this task undoubtedly seems somewhat insufficient. Compared to other generals who continue to serve as reserves, he is also very good. After all, you can be the vanguard in the future!

With the two-way troops, drive out from the direction of Datong. He Zhengdao, who was rushing to Guisui, received a telegram from the reconnaissance unit. I also feel that it seems that there are not many elite troops in the hands of the North China Front.

The three garrisons that went to the vicinity of Guisui this time were actually puppet army troops. It's just that the puppet army unit that was crowned with the garrison is much more elite in combat effectiveness and training than the puppet army.

If such a force encounters the current Chinese army, it is really unknown who will lose and who will lose. After all, the Japanese army attaches far more importance to the garrison than to the puppet army, and sends military backbones as commanders.

Once they go to the battlefield, the officers and men of these garrison units are more courageous than the puppet army. However, it is undeniable that sending them to the battlefield can somewhat show that there is a problem with the strength of the North China Front at present.

With the expansion and stalemate of the Battle of Songhu, the troops that originally belonged to the North China Front Army were also sent to the Songhu Battlefield to fight against the Central Army. In the case of a two-front battle, it is normal for the number of troops to be insufficient.

Thinking of this, He Zhengdao quickly said: "Call back our saber squad near Datong and ask them to start carrying out railway blasting." The timing of the blasting is up to them. In a word, I don't want to see them set foot in Guisui within a week.

Send a telegram to the chief of staff, ordering the 1st Division to attack from the Qingshui River and occupy the Youyu area of Shuozhou for me before the Japanese reinforcements arrive. Push the defensive front of the troops to the line of the West Water Boundary, and block the independent 2nd Mixed Brigade along the way.

The 2nd Division retained the main regiment and was responsible for the defense of the Qingshui River, and the rest of the troops went to the area defended by the 4th Division to stand by. Next, we will expand the battlefield to Shuozhou and Xinzhou. This war will be over in a week! ”

As the North China Front Army took the lead in making the move of increasing troops and returning to Sui, Yan Xishan, who was far away in Taiyuan to command the operation, also said in some incredible: "It is really unimaginable that the Independent Division has forced the 26th Division to the point where it has to ask for help. ”

Facing Yan Xishan's exclamation, Fu Zuoyi also said with a solemn expression: "Yes! Although there has been no announcement from the Eighth Route Army at the moment, according to the information sent back by our intelligence officers in Toketo, they have won another battle in Shuanghe Town.

In less than a month, the independent division completely annihilated three brigades and regiments of the Japanese army stationed in Sui, and severely damaged one brigade. I'm afraid that there are more little devils it has eliminated than we have fought so far. I am afraid that there will be no less than three major generals who died in his hands.

The 26th Division, which is now stationed in Guisui, has at most only one brigade or less than 10,000 troops. If the North China Front does not send troops to the rescue, it is afraid that the 26th Division will be completely wiped out by the independent division. ”

As a good general of the Jin Sui Army, Fu Zuoyi rarely obeys others. However, at present, the series of battles carried out by the independent division around Guisui really made Fu Zuoyi admire. When the little devil touches the independent division, it seems to be like mud.

Although it is not clear for the time being, how much the losses of the independent division that marched into Suiyuan were. can see that the war is still going on, Fu Zuoyi feels that the independent division should not have reached the point of breaking his muscles and bones.

What Fu Zuoyi admires the most is that this independent division has achieved such a big record, and it is still hidden and not reported. If this were to be replaced by them, I am afraid that the world would have known about it for a long time.

Just think about the current independent division, which has been electrified in two battles and two victories, it doesn't seem to make much sense to send another good news. After all, judging from the current situation, the Japanese army still has a relative advantage in military strength in North China and Northwest China.

But no matter what, the four main divisions of the Eighth Route Army that fought in Shanxi knew about the victory of the independent division in Suiyuan. In the face of such a record, the four division commanders also felt that He Zhengdao was really powerful.

It was precisely in this way that the four main division commanders felt that they must fight the next battle with the Japanese army. In any case, in terms of seniority, they are all older than He Zhengdao. If you lose to this junior, you will feel that you can't hold it on your face!

He Zhengdao was not very clear about the situation outside, and he who led the reconnaissance brigade to attack Guisui from Helinger was completely surrounded by Guisui Tuantuan. In response to such a situation, Kuroda Shigetoku also knew that he had to hold out until reinforcements arrived.

Even if the Japanese fighters flew to Guisui every day to patrol and bomb. However, the problem is that most of the independent columns currently fighting in Guisui rest during the day and come out to fight at night.

Even if they want to help the 26th Division and block an independent column, they have to find the bombing target!

When He Zhengdao led the reconnaissance brigade and the garrison troops of the independent column to participate in the battle, they would be surrounded by Suicheng regiments. The Ninth Infantry Brigade, which set out from Datong, had just taken a heavy blow not long after it left Datong.

With the previous example of the Guisui Brigade being pressed on the military column, when the 9th Infantry Brigade attacked, additional cavalry patrols were dispatched along the railway line. In the face of this situation, the saber really can't hit a good chance of blasting.

In the end, the railway had to be blown up in advance. In this way, if the Ninth Brigade wants to rush to Guisui, it is estimated that it can only rely on cars and two legs. But in that case, I'm afraid it's too late to rush to the rescue!

'Baga, I have given the order for the garrisons along the railway line to be on increased alert. Why are our railways still being destroyed? Which unit was in charge of this section of the railway? Their commanders, pull out the military law to engage in! ’

The furious Longben was well aware that the railway had been destroyed, and his plan to take a train to Guisui had failed. It will take at least a week to repair the damaged railway. When the railway is repaired, the daylily will be cold!

After receiving a telegram from the Ninth Brigade, Shouichi Terauchi also looked angry. But no matter how angry it is, it doesn't help, in the face of the destruction of the railway, the reinforcements of the 9th Brigade of Guisui do not seem to have much choice but to walk! (To be continued.) )