Although most of the Japanese attacks were coordinated by the air force, the air force was also limited and could not always stay on the front line of the battle. Back and forth, it takes time for them to travel back and forth in the air. This time difference is the opportunity for the anti-war forces.

It was learned that the thousands of Japanese troops who had crossed the river earlier were all shattered, and the infantry units that went to support the artillery positions also suffered heavy losses. And the jade shatter of the division commander and the commander of an infantry brigade shocked Minoru Higashikunomiya who learned the news in the rear.

In addition to instructing the surviving chiefs of staff of the divisions to temporarily take over the commander of the 13th Division, the remaining units of the 13th Division began to build fortifications in their place to guard against a possible counteroffensive by the Central Army across the river.

As for the reconnaissance brigade that made their rear into a mess, and even completely destroyed the heavy artillery wing, and led to the defeat of the 13th Division. The pursuing Japanese troops, after discovering that they had lost their tracks, also withdrew decisively.

When Minoru Higashikunomiya asked who had destroyed their rear headquarters and artillery positions. The surviving chiefs of staff of the divisions and regiments could not give a definite answer, only knowing that the other party was wearing the standard military uniform of the Central Army.

Regarding why this battle was fought like this, the chief of staff also couldn't give the answer that Minoru Higashikuremiya wanted. I only know that it should be the elite troops of Huaxia who attacked their rear headquarters and artillery positions.

The elite troops, perhaps the chief of staff of the division who was lucky enough to pick up a life, were the only ones who could give Minoru Higashikurenomiya an answer. After all, while cleaning the battlefield, they did not find a single body of the attacker.

'Yaga! They don't know what the situation is, they don't even know who the enemy is, what kind of battle is this? ’

Minoru Higashikunomiya, who was furious, wept bitterly, and soon instructed the air force to carry out intensive aerial reconnaissance. At the same time, the 16th Division of the Japanese Army, which was following in the rear, was instructed to rush to the Shihe front line as quickly as possible.

Compared to when the 13th Division was stunned, it even became a little demoralized. The officers and men of the 77th Army, who should have been depressed, seemed extremely excited at the moment. After all, they really won this battle!

After the Japanese troops crossing the river were completely annihilated, the officers and men of the 77th Army also began to clean up the battlefield, looking at the Japanese equipment piled up one after another, as well as the corpses of the Japanese soldiers, all the officers and men looked very happy.

The previous frustrated morale was also swept away with this victory!

Just when Feng Zhi'an felt that he must be grateful when He Zhengdao came over. When he received the telegram from Li Xiangdong again, Qiu Jingshan's hand holding the telegram began to tremble.

Seeing Qiu Jingshan's expression of excitement that he couldn't control himself, Feng Zhi'an was also very curious: "Jingshan, is it a telegram from the death squad?" How are they doing now? Is there a safe exit from the battle? ”

'Throne! What a victory! The death squad had just sent a telegram that in the previous battle, they had killed the commander of the 13th Division of the Japanese Army, Ogisu Tatsubing, and even killed a Japanese major general. This is an unprecedented victory! ’

'What? They killed the commander of the Japanese division? How is this possible? ’

After receiving the telegram from Qiu Jingshan's hand, Feng Zhi'an also knew that in this kind of matter, he was afraid that the Eighth Route Army would not dare to speak indiscriminately. If it is said that the annihilation of the troops crossing the river and the 77th Army have combat merits, there is no need to worry about being reorganized.

Then coupled with the combat exploits of killing the commander of the Japanese lieutenant general's division and a major general, I am afraid that he, the lieutenant general, may also be promoted to one level again. His 77th Army will also become another meritorious anti-Japanese army in the Anti-Japanese War troops!

'Unbelievable, unbelievable!' I finally believe now that you really wiped out two divisions of the Japanese army before! ’

As Feng Zhi'an said these words with a little excitement, the two division commanders instantly sobered up and said, "Military seat, is it the Eighth Route Army that helped us?" Shouldn't they have arrived at the battlefield at this time? ”

Knowing that he had leaked his mouth, Feng Zhi'an immediately said: "Okay, you just know about this, and you must not say it to the outside world." How many catties and taels do we have, will you not count them in your hearts? This is a great gift from General Ho to us.

With this feat, we don't have to worry about Lao Jiang finding us trouble. In addition, the tasks we received must have been successfully completed. You all have to remember this, you can't live up to General He's intentions, understand? ”

'Yes, Throne! ’

The two division commanders, who had been confused before, only really realized when they heard that this handwriting was actually the handwriting of the Eighth Route Army. This Eighth Route Army, which has not been in contact for a while, has grown in combat effectiveness to the point where they need to look up.

But what made them even more unbelievable was that the Eighth Route Army was willing to give up such a sky-high credit to the 77th Army. As generals from the old Northwest Army, they can't accept this if they don't want to.

On the contrary, when Qiu Jingshan heard this, he said with a smile: "Junzao, regarding this battle exploits, you must all have a unified voice to the outside world, and this is the credit of our 77th Army." And on the other side of the river are the death squads of our 77th Army.

When we report to Governor Li and the government, we must inform the death squads that have crossed the river that they have been wiped out. It was the heroic sacrifice of the death squad that made us have a great victory this time, and we were able to kill the commander of the little devil's division.

As for the list of members of the death squad, we also need to prepare one. The officers and men who died in this battle will become part of the death squad. In this way, they can also receive more generous rewards from the government.

Even if this news can't be concealed from them in the end, the government should accept our report. After all, we need this military exploit, and the government and the chairman of the National Committee also need this military exploit, and they will even pretend not to know.

There are some things that I don't want to talk about too clearly. I just hope that next our Eighth Route Army will arrive here. Without violating our conscience and principles, I hope that the military seat and you can help us a little more. ”

'Jingshan, I, Feng Zhi'an, am not a person who does not distinguish between right and wrong. This time, you General He can show such sincerity, and I will remember this affection Feng Zhi'an. In the future, if there is a need, our 77th Army will definitely stand on your side. ’

After saying such words, Qiu Jingshan undoubtedly felt very happy. This also means that from today onwards, the 77th Army will really completely fall to the side of the Eighth Route Army. This must also be a good news for the Eighth Route Army.

As Feng Zhi'an personally wrote a telegram reporting the victory, he sent it to Li Zongren's operational headquarters. The telegraph officer, who translated the telegram, looked very stunned, but soon became excited.

Shouted directly in the telegraph room: "The 77th Army has a great victory!" The 77th Army has won a great victory! ”

Shouting these words so excitedly naturally attracted the sideways glances of many officers and men in the telegraph room. Ignoring the curiosity of these officers and soldiers, the telegraph officer directly rushed into Li Zongren's combat headquarters with a telegram.

Looking at this somewhat reckless telegraph officer, without waiting for Li Zongren to reprimand, the telegraph officer was already excited: "Sir, Commander Feng sent a telegram!" They inflicted heavy losses on the little devil's 13th division in Shihe, and even killed the commander of the little devil's division! ”

'What? ’

As soon as Li Zongren heard this, this reaction was also how possible. But he also knew that in such a major event, Feng Zhi'an, even if he was a lieutenant general, did not dare to falsely report his military exploits. After all, this is a serious problem!

'Look, sir! This is a telegram sent by Commander Feng himself! ’

Li Zongren, who quickly took the telegram, quickly browsed it and said: "Unbelievable, really unbelievable!" It is really incredible that only one death squad can achieve such a big victory! ”

Li Zongren, who said this, quickly said: "Send another telegram to the 77th Army to confirm the authenticity of this telegram." I really can't believe that the 77th Army alone can achieve such a victory, and the accuracy of the good news must be confirmed. ”

'Yes, sir! ’

Waiting until the confirmed telegram was quickly answered, Feng Zhi'an even said that they could send someone to the front line to inspect the loot. As for the killing of the commander of the Japanese division, as long as the national government sends someone to verify it, I believe that this news will also be confirmed.

At the end of the telegram, Feng Zhi'an also said that if he made a false report of his military exploits, he was willing to accept military justice. With such a resolute reply, even if Li Zongren didn't believe it, he had to believe it!

At this time, the telegraph officer sent another telegram to report: "Sir, this is a telegram just sent by the 67th Army, and the main force of one of their divisions has arrived in Shuangjing Town in Xinyang.

In the telegram, General Ho said that he hoped to let them rest there if he could. In addition, their next two main divisions should also arrive in the next three days. ”

Looking at this telegram, Li Zongren suddenly asked: "We should have arranged a regiment of troops to be stationed in Tongbai, why didn't the defenders of Tongbai send a telegram notification when they arrived in Shuangjing?" ”

Regarding Li Zongren's inquiry, the telecommunications officer thought for a while and said, "I don't know about this humble position!" However, it is strange to say that such a large army marched, and our defenders in Henan did not even notice it.

At present, the only news that can be confirmed is a telegram sent by the Xinyang garrison earlier, informing the 67th Army of the Eighth Route Army that a main division has just passed through their defense area. In addition, the other two main divisions of the Eighth Route Army don't seem to have found it! ”

Such an answer gave Li Zongren a bold guess. That is, the great victory of the 77th Army this time has a lot to do with the Eighth Route Army. Not well, the Eighth Route Army already had a vanguard and arrived in the theater of operations ahead of schedule.

It's just that these troops are so good at hiding that the garrisons they send to various places are unaware. Even they didn't notice the arrival of the Eighth Route Army, so the little devil naturally wouldn't be even more wary.

The main division of the Eighth Route Army, which has now left the territory of Nanyang, is afraid that it is used by the 67th Army to attract the attention of the outside world and create a misjudgment for the little devils. If his guess is true, then He Zhengdao's way of using troops is really terrifying!

After all, it is possible to lead the main force of a division and quietly enter the national control area. If they are here to deal with the Central Army, it is chilling to think about the consequences! (To be continued.) )