After the 8th Division decided to abandon the positions that were still being held, the whole army quickly moved to the rear and retreated. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 The commander of the unit, who was fighting fiercely with the Eighth Route Army on the front line, was equally difficult to accept such an order.

It's just that after a night of fierce fighting, many troops suffered heavy casualties. Some of the defenders on the main defensive positions were even completely annihilated. If it weren't for the stubbornness of the Eighth Division, I am afraid that more positions would be lost at the moment.

It can be said that the fierce battle this night has been known to the Eighth Division. Now in China, there is already an army that can compete with them. The Chinese Army, which they looked down on in the early years, has also grown up.

In the face of the commander of the front-line position, a telegram was sent asking if there was a mistake in the order. Tsukada was also well aware that his order was indeed a little difficult for many loyal and heroic subordinates to accept.

But he still insisted: "Repeat my previous order, and let the troops on the front prepare for the retreat as soon as possible." After the arrival of our air force, the troops took alternate cover and quickly retreated in the direction of Chaoyang City.

If there are still people who question my orders, I can tell the commanders at the front of us about our current situation. If they delay the fighters and cannot withdraw from the front line in time, the main force will only be unable to respond and reinforce at that time! ”

Originally, he didn't want to say the last words, but in order to let his subordinates understand, he made this decision for the sake of the entire battle situation and the safety of the division, and finally emphasized that the retreat was more of a forced helpless situation.

Receiving another telegram from the division, it was learned that the troops of the Eighth Route Army, which had attacked from the other two directions, had moved further to the side of Pingquan. The defensive units deployed along the way have basically become useless, and no one knows that there is a big trouble.

If they didn't hurry up and retreat to the rear and jump out of the encirclement that the Eighth Route Army had begun to shrink, they might really be dumplings by the Eighth Route Army. Maybe they're not afraid of death, but they don't want to die so unjustly!

When the holding troops began to deploy the retreat. The attacking troops of the Eighth Route Army, in addition to continuing to exert offensive pressure on the Japanese army. Many troops began to build anti-artillery fortifications on their positions.

As for the artillery units, they also began to withdraw from the battle one after another, and the artillery that would be used began to be camouflaged. Because they all know that after a while, I'm afraid that the little devil's plane will start raging again.

Despite the fact that the divisions were armed with a certain number of anti-aircraft machine guns, the heavy artillery brigades were even armed with a certain number of anti-aircraft guns. But to block the aerial bombardment of the little devils, everyone knows that it is not easy.

In this case, it is wisest to do a good job of camouflage and defense. And the troops who have been fighting all night can also take the opportunity to rest during the day. As long as the little devils don't fight back, the attacking troops will also suspend the offensive.

Just as the divisions were preparing for a surprise attack based on their earlier operational deployments. The reconnaissance unit that monitored the movements of the Japanese army soon sent to He Zhengdao, and the little devil showed signs of preparing to abandon his position.

After receiving the telegram from the reconnaissance unit, He Zhengdao was also a little surprised: "What? The little devil wants to run away? ”

'Yes, Commander! According to the information sent by the front-line reconnaissance troops, the blocking forces deployed by the Japanese troops in the rear seem to be being assembled. A lot of cars pulling supplies are being loaded at this time.

Even the little devils who are deployed in front of us, they seem to have abnormal behavior. Because our offensive firepower has decreased, they have also begun to continuously reduce their defensive forces, and it seems that they really want to run away! ’

Although he felt that this news was a bit unexpected, He Zhengdao trusted the information sent by the reconnaissance unit of the special division. Since the reconnaissance unit of the special division dares to send such information, it proves that the information is completely credible.

Looking at the sky outside, He Zhengdao was also a little embarrassed and said, "Damn, isn't the little devil very tough?" Why are they ready to run away after only one night? If you hold on for one more night, you'll die! ”

Regarding He Zhengdao's scolding, Wang Tianlin, who was staying at the headquarters, said with a smile: "Commander, I think the commander of the little devil is actually very smart when he makes such a decision. He should know that we won't give him an extra night.

What's more, at present, our troops in Jinxi and Chifeng are currently rushing here at a rapid pace. If they don't run again, they may be dumplings made by us. And they also know that even if they stick to it, they won't be able to hold it for long. ”

'Yes! I have to say, these little devils are quite smart! It seems that they have calculated correctly, and we do not dare to send a large force to attack during the day. As soon as our large forces show up, they will carry out aerial bombardment.

When the time comes, our attacking forces will only suffer heavy casualties. Taking advantage of the fact that there were planes to cover them during the day, they could indeed retreat to the rear with peace of mind. These little devils are really getting harder and harder to deal with! ’

After saying this, Wang Tianlin smiled again and said, "Commander, it's okay if the little devil withdraws." At least that way, we won't have to spend a lot of money to reclaim the remaining positions.

Even if the little devils retreat to the back and jump out of our encirclement. But if they want to build the same fortifications as here in a short time, they are afraid that it is unlikely. Most likely, they intend to hold on to the city.

But this kind of defensive strategy doesn't work for us at all. This time, we are not here for one city or one place, but for the recovery of the entire Chaoyang region. As long as they block their way out, they have no place to flee.

Since they were going to abandon their existing fortified positions and run to the rear to play the trick of blocking the attack. Then let's just let the troops take the opportunity to take a good rest. Wait until evening, and then march in pursuit.

And the little devils have to run for their lives during the day, and at night they are afraid that they will be very tired. Just send some small troops to hang behind them and harass them, so that they can't easily escape for their lives, and I believe that they won't have a good life at night. ”

'Nice! It works! Then the specific battle order will be issued! In addition, the troops from Jinxi were ordered to advance to Jinzhou appropriately, so that they did not need to continue to rush to this side.

As for the troops coming from Chifeng, let them send cavalry units and rush to the territory of Beipiao, which was recovered by the special division. Now that it has been reclaimed by our troops, we can't let the little devils take it anymore. ’

'Yes, Commander! You've worked hard all night, go and take a break! We're watching here, and we'll let you know if there's anything going on. ’

Looking at this period of time, in order to worry about organizing this attack, He Zhengdao, who was obviously a lot haggard. Even Wang Tianlin, who was older than He Zhengdao, still felt a little distressed.

Others may only see He Zhengdao on the glamorous side, but as a subordinate Wang Tianlin, he knows very well how hard He Zhengdao works and how hard he works. It can be said that every time a combat mission is arranged, He Zhengdao is the person who spends the most energy and thought.

If it weren't for He Zhengdao's hard work, they wouldn't have been able to fight so smoothly every time. Even if the 8th Division suddenly chose to retreat, for the attacking column, their first operational objective was declared complete.

In the face of the persuasion of Wang Tianlin, the political commissar of Yizong and others, He Zhengdao did not insist on anything, but said: "If there is a telegram from the Central Committee and the headquarters, remember to wake me up in time." At noon, remember to wake me up! ”

'Yes, Commander! You can rest assured! Here, we'll help you watch it! ’

Looking at He Zhengdao, who finally walked into the underground fortifications to rest, Su Zhenhua, the political commissar who had just been transferred, also said with some admiration: "When I was in Yan'an before, I heard others say that the commander was a desperate San Lang, but now I see that it is like this!" ”

'Yes! Our commander may seem too young to others. But how many people know that every time we are asleep, he is still studying the operational map and worrying about the affairs of the troops and the locality?

Even when he returned to the station, he was the busiest. He needs to worry about the affairs of the arsenal, and he also needs to worry about the affairs of the local government. Many times, his own affairs are often forgotten.

The next week when Vice Chairman Zhou inspected the troops, he just hurried back and came back in a hurry, even if he wanted to accompany his pregnant wife for two more days, he couldn't do it. After returning to the army, two major battles were arranged one after another, which was not easy! ’

Since the period of the independent column, Wang Tianlin, who has been following He Zhengdao. I really admire this young leader. This kind of persuasion to rest, only an old subordinate like Wang Tianlin is willing to say with a smile.

If it were someone else's words, I wouldn't dare to say it easily even if I wanted to. After all, He Zhengdao's character is like this, if something is not done or figured out, he must do it well and think about it properly before going to rest.

Sometimes, I have worked without sleep for days on end. If it were replaced by other elderly commanders, I am afraid that I would not be able to bear this kind of energy consumption alone. This may also be He Zhengdao's young capital!

After learning about the little devil's plan to retreat, Wang Tianlin, who took over the command, also quickly adjusted the battle plan. Some of the troops who had fought fiercely all night were withdrawn and evacuated to a safe place for rest.

The units that were not assigned combat missions last night were divided into several raiding units and began to deploy on the road of the Japanese retreat. What these troops are doing is to delay the retreat of the little devils as quickly as possible.

This kind of attack doesn't have to be too intense, just a few more often. I believe that for the retreating little devils, they will inevitably give up some of the materials they carry. When the time comes, they will also be able to make a small fortune by the way.

When the air force units of the Kwantung Army arrived at the combat area, looking at the sporadic exchanges of fire that still existed on the ground, the planes of the little devils also began to search for the large forces of the Eighth Route Army, hoping to inflict heavy damage on the main forces of the Eighth Route Army that were raiding.

It's just that to the helplessness of these air force pilots, after a hovering search, they didn't find any targets worth bombing at all. As for the large number of heavy artillery units mentioned by the Eighth Division last night, there is no trace of it.

But looking at the area where the artillery units of the 8th Division are located, the shell craters that can be seen everywhere also prove that this place did suffer from a large number of heavy artillery shells last night. But with so many heavy artillery, why can't they find it?