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Wang Tianlin, who commanded the Second Division and the Fourth Division in Datong, was also very happy when he received a telegram from He Zhengdao. It can at least be seen from this telegram that it is finally the turn of the independent column to switch from defense to attack.

During this period, the 2nd and 4th Divisions, which were responsible for blocking the North China Front Army to form an encirclement and suppression army, also fought very hard. It's just that compared with the Kwantung Army divisions and regiments attacking Suiyuan, which are equipped with heavy artillery and tanks, the pressure on this side is lighter.

But even so, the Japanese casualties of the attacking Japanese army were not small, and the second division and the fourth division that blocked the attack also suffered many casualties. However, in terms of overall battle losses, the Eighth Route Army still has an advantage. After all, they are on the defensive.

With the order of He Zhengdao's all-out counterattack, the originally hidden main force of the 1st Division, the rapid reaction division composed of artillery brigades, automobile regiments and armored regiments, and even the Jinchaji Military Division, which had never made much movement, finally made a move.

Sugiyama Moto, who had just received a rescue telegram from Seitaro Yamamura and felt a little incredible, also didn't understand why the 12th Division, which had been victorious, suddenly asked for help when it arrived at Zhuo Zi Castle.

Sugiyama Moto, who had also served as the commander of this division before, knew very well that the matter would not be at a critical juncture, and Seitaro Yamamura would not send a telegram asking for support. If a telegram comes, it means that the 12th Division is really in trouble.

Finding the chief of staff of the front army, Sugiyama Moto asked directly: "Yamashita-kun, at present, on the Ulanqab side, can you still send troops to support the 12th Division?" The closest troops to them, all there? ”

Yamashita Fengfumi, who had read the telegram, also did not expect that the 12th Division would send a telegram asking for help. Just as Sugiyama Moto's surprise, he also always thought that the 12th Division should be able to smoothly advance the troops to Guisui Castle.

But this telegram asking for help made Yamashita realize that the 12th Division was only afraid that it was really in trouble. It's just that when Sugiyama Moto's question about whether he could send infantry to help him, Yamashita Fumi's expression was a little bitter.

After thinking for a while, he said: "Your Excellency, Commander, in order to organize this campaign to encircle and suppress the Eighth Route Army, we have transferred all the troops that can be mobilized. In addition to the direction of Datong and Suiyuan, we also transferred a lot of troops for the war in Taiyuan.

If they want to find the closest infantry to support them, the only way to do this is to draw the infantry from the Datong side. It's just that according to the information we have obtained, the area from Zhangjiakou to Suiyuan is now under the substantial control of the Eighth Route Army.

The most troublesome thing is that the railway there has never been repaired. Even if our troops can break through the resistance of the Eighth Route Army and want to join the 12th Division, it is estimated that it will be too late at all.

As for the Chahar Zhonghou Banner, which is still in our possession, most of them are only stationed there with the Mongolian army commanded by Li Shouxin. Their combat effectiveness, I'm afraid it won't be useful at all. Even after they leave, there will be danger in those places. ”

'Yaga! When will our North China Front, since it is impossible to draw even a brigade of reserve troops? ’

For Yamashita Fengfumi's answer, Sugiyama Mototo was very surprised and shocked. But as the commander of the North China Front, in fact, Sugiyama Gen also knows that almost all the main forces of the North China Front are currently in a state of operation.

Even today's Beiping City, in fact, the army is very empty. If you don't know, in the Beiping and Tianxian areas, there is no resistance of the Eighth Route Army. It is estimated that Sugiyama Yuan did not dare, and dispatched a brigade to quell the chaos in eastern Hebei.

Listening to Sugiyama Moto's somewhat gloomy expression, Yamashita Fengwen also smiled bitterly: "Although I don't want to admit it, I have to say that our troops are now a little difficult to control the existing occupied areas.

Whether it is the Ulanqab area or the current Zhangjiakou area, there are not many troops stationed. Most of the troops who are really stationed in these places are the Imperial Allied Army that we have absorbed. If the troops are transferred again, I am afraid that something big will happen. ”

'So what now?' Yamamura-kun has sent a telegram asking us to send at least one infantry brigade to cooperate in the operation. Shall we send a telegram to him that we have no troops to send? Isn't that ridiculous? ’

As the commander of the North China Front, Sugiyama knew very well that the 12th Division could be invited this time, and it was more his connections that played a role. The most important thing is that he previously held the position of division commander of this division.

If it's the 12th Division, there's really something missing. Hardly thinking about it, he, the commander of the North China Front, is almost at the end. For this possible outcome, Sugiyama Motomo is undoubtedly unacceptable.

On the other hand, Yamashita Fengfumi, who heard this, looked at the map and the telegram of the 12th Division, and finally said: "Your Excellency, the best solution for us at present is to hope that the 12th Division will transfer back the infantry brigade they sent before.

At the same time, an infantry brigade was transferred from the Datong battlefield to approach the Zhuozi area in a rapid march. Even if the attack on Datong is abandoned, the main force of the encirclement and suppression troops must be gathered and a passage for reinforcements to be opened.

Even if it is impossible to break through the blocking network that the Eighth Route Army may have established, it is necessary to tell the commander of the mountain village division that in order to avoid unexpected situations, it is best to let its main force find a way to retreat, and the action must be fast!

According to my analysis of He Zhengdao of the independent column, this person's combat layout is very strange. The most important thing is that this independent column of the Eighth Route Army has expanded its troops very quickly. He has at least 100,000 mobilized troops in his hands.

Once they start the encirclement of the 12th Division, then the 12th Division has the possibility of being surrounded. The top priority at the moment is to withdraw from the battle first, so that they can get closer to us and give the Eighth Route Army no chance! ”

Even if they don't want to recognize the independent column, they have the ability to encircle and annihilate the 12th Division, which carries heavy artillery brigades and tank brigades. A telegram that could be sent back from the 12th Division informed the Eighth Route Army that it had a secret weapon that could easily destroy their tank armor.

This means that the tank brigade, which was originally used as a killer weapon, seems to be somewhat useless. The supplies in the rear cannot be delivered at all at this moment. This kind of wartime situation was not taken into account, and it was indeed deeply worrying for Yamashita Fumi.

Once the 12th Division is completely annihilated, I am afraid that the army headquarters will be shaken. The total annihilation of an elite Kwantung Army division will also be a heavy blow to the morale of the Chinese army.

After all, since the Kwantung Army entered China, it has the prestige of the Iron Army. The Soviet Far Eastern Army, which confronted it, did not dare to provoke the Kwantung Army lightly. If a division was completely annihilated by the Eighth Route Army, it would be a shame for the Japanese army.

At least Sugiyama Moto, who invited the 12th Division to cooperate in launching the encirclement and suppression war this time, will also bear a lot of responsibility for this. Once Sugiyama Moto, the commander, could not be appointed, he was afraid that the chief of staff would also be unstable in the North China Front.

Listening to Yamashita Fengfumi's answer, Sugiyama Genna was very unwilling, but he could only agree with his decision. After all, compared to the victory of this encirclement and suppression, what he wanted to do most at this moment was to ensure the safety of the 12th Division.

Not long after, after receiving a telegram from the North China Front, Seitaro Yamamura, who was waiting for the call back at the headquarters, also looked very surprised and said: "Na! They actually asked us to transfer back to the 24th Infantry Brigade? ”

Looking at the reply sent by the North China Front, it said that the troops that had ordered the attack on Datong had begun to break through the resistance of the Eighth Route Army with all their might, hoping to come and join them as soon as possible. This point was directly ignored by Kiyotaro Yamamura.

In his opinion, when the North China Front attacking Datong arrived, it was estimated that the daylilies would be cold. The transfer back to the 24th Infantry Brigade meant that their plan to attack Suiyuan this time had completely become a joke.

Nearly 10,000 troops were lost, hundreds of tanks and armor were damaged, and a large amount of weapons and ammunition were consumed by the division. If this is to be spread, it is estimated that many people will think that he, the commander of the division, is too incompetent!

Only the chief of staff of the division, who also watched the telegram, said in a timely manner: "Your Excellency the division commander, it seems that our analysis is correct. Now that we want to evacuate and return to Manchuria, we can only rely on ourselves.

In order to avoid long nights and dreams, we must prepare for the retreat in advance. As long as the elite troops of the division are kept, we will have a chance to seek revenge on the Eighth Route Army in the future. If we continue to delay, I'm afraid that there will be accidents! ”

In the eyes of the chief of staff of the division and regiment, what he was most worried about before really happened. What seemed wise before was undoubtedly unwise now. They all underestimated the combat strength of the Eighth Route Army in front of them.

Listening to the chief of staff suggesting to withdraw again, Yamamura Kiyotaro still said with some unwillingness: "If we retreat now, won't all our previous efforts be in vain?" Aren't those jade warriors sacrificed in vain? ”

'Your Excellency, the commander of the division, to borrow a Chinese saying, the green mountains are here, and you are not afraid of no firewood. Although this time, we lost an infantry brigade and a lot of tank units. But our heavy artillery brigade is still intact.

As long as we can join up with the 24th Infantry Brigade and return to our zone of control, our losses will be minimized. If you continue to stay here, I'm afraid that there is really a danger of being surrounded by the Eighth Route Army! ’

Just when Kiyotaro Yamamura was entangled, a 'report' interrupted the discussion between the two. Looking at the intelligence officer with a somewhat flustered expression, Yamamura Seitaro's heart sank and said, "What's wrong?" ”

'Your Excellency, Division Commander, I have just received a telegram from the 24th Brigade. On the border of Wuchuan, they were surrounded by a large number of the main forces of the Eighth Route Army. From the current reconnaissance, the troops surrounding them are at least twenty or thirty thousand.

Even the middle and rear banners of Chahar were suddenly attacked by unknown forces. The troops we stationed there are now under siege. The 24th Brigade sent a telegram, hoping that the main force would give tactical guidance! ’

With this telegram that the 24th Infantry Brigade was surrounded, even the situation was dangerous. Seitaro Yamamura also really realized that he was only afraid that he had really fallen for the Eighth Route Army's plan to lure the enemy deeper! (To be continued.) )