He Zhengdao and Li Zongren were surprised that the 16th Division no longer chose to break through, but chose to wait for reinforcements. At least two of them know www.biquge.info pen "Fun" Pavilion that the little devils in the breakout are more difficult to beat than the little devils who stick to them.

Judging from the reconnaissance, the 16th Division stationed in the roadside town still has nearly 20,000 troops, including a heavy artillery wing. With such troops and weapons, it is difficult to imagine how difficult it is to take it down.

Looking at the gradually darkening sky, the troops of the Fifth War Zone, who had been dodging and dodging the march, also began to encircle the town on all sides one after another. It's just that when they saw the Japanese army that had already built fortifications, many commanders knew that it would be difficult to fight.

As long as the troops who have dealt with the little devils have more or less understood that the little devils are actually troops who are good at attacking and defending. If you want to gnaw at the 16th Division of the Japanese Army that is holding the town in front of you, you must be prepared for heavy bleeding.

Many people understand the truth that killing 1,000 enemies and losing 800 themselves, but the Fifth War Zone is reluctant to spend such a price to attack, which is also a very happy choice. After all, a commander's order often costs the soldier his life.

In the Fifth Theater of Operations, the 71st Army also suffered heavy casualties after the previous offensive battles. The new 67th Army contributed to the encirclement. But even so, the casualties of the 67th Army were not small.

The only two units that could be used to fight a tough battle suffered heavy casualties. The remaining troops who gnaw hard bones will be handed over to the 77th Army or the 51st Army to fight, and the result can be imagined. These two armies are afraid that they may be disabled.

Faced with such a situation, Li Zongren also sent a telegram to He Zhengdao, asking him if he had any good ideas. was able to take down the main division of the Japanese army stationed in the town with as few casualties as possible.

Looking at the telegram sent, He Zhengdao also said with a wry smile: "If I am Zhuge Liang, I can be regarded as a last resort!" ”

Li Xiangdong, who had already returned to the temporary headquarters with his troops, also smiled and said: "Commander, I have to say that the little devil is still quite smart. Knowing that the road was impassable and that continuing to move forward would only increase casualties, they chose not to go.

In this way, it is difficult for us to ride the tiger when it is our turn. The fat is placed in the mouth, and it is impossible not to eat it. If you eat it, you may lose your teeth again. If it's on our side, we'll gnaw it no matter what. But here, it's hard to say! ”

'Yes! The people's hearts are not aligned, the team is not easy to lead, and it is natural that Li Zongren will have a headache. But the problem now is that although we still have the strength to fight, we still have to deal with the attacking 13th Division.

Thinking about it, the little devil is also accurate, and the troops we have on hand are insufficient. If we send troops to encircle and suppress the 16th Division of the Japanese Army, then the pressure on the 1st Division will be greater. The choice before us is equally difficult.

In fact, with the strength of the Fifth Theater, if you want to completely annihilate the Japanese army in the town, you can still do it. It's just that if you want to complete the total annihilation plan, you must be mentally prepared to pay heavy casualties. Little devil, it's not that easy to fight! ’

As the commander of the new 67th Army, He Zhengdao knew very well that the 16th Division chose to hold on and wait for reinforcements, and was basically ready to fight to the death. It is undoubtedly very difficult to fight such a little devil.

In such a thing as being an outlaw and desperate, the little devil is still bloody!

After listening to He Zhengdao's words, Li Xiangdong also had a headache and said, "What should I do?" In this way, you must know that although the casualties of the first division's blocking are not large, one more day of blocking will result in one more day of casualties! ”

Thinking of the telegram sent by the 1st Division before, although they successfully stopped the attack of the 13th Division, they also eliminated many attacking little devils. But in the same way, the casualties of the first division were not small.

Even many officers understand that there are no immortals in war. But for He Zhengdao, these are the elite backbone of the independent column. After fighting these elite backbones, it will be difficult to mix here in Central China in the future.

After pondering for a moment, he said: "Send a telegram to Li Zongren and inform my ministry that it will try to buy as much time as possible." But the Japanese 13th Division was on the offensive fiercely, and our troops could hold out for a maximum of three days. Be sure to deal with the Japanese troops stationed in the town within three days.

Even if you can't do all the annihilation, you also need to attack the town, so that the little devil gives up the idea of holding on and waiting for help. Now we have no choice, and every minute of delay will cost the lives of the soldiers of the front-line troops. Tonight, be sure to attack.

While the Japanese army is not firmly established, it is best to launch an attack from all sides and constantly compress the defensive space of the Japanese army. Through the tactics of encroachment at various levels, the living forces of the Japanese army were constantly depleted and opportunities were created for the general offensive.

If they don't attack tonight, the Japanese will inevitably send their air forces to cooperate by daylight tomorrow. As a result, our daytime battles will become more difficult. Therefore, the troops in all theaters are also requested to be prepared for hard fighting.

Considering the main force of our army, it is currently responsible for blocking the front line. In the next offensive battle, our unit can be responsible for the flank attack in the southern direction. But if the main attack is to be made, it is better to ask Chief Li to choose another elite unit to take charge. Just act fast! ”

To the south, it is the closest location to Ho Zhengdao. But in this direction, the little devil also gathered a lot of troops. can draw out a part of the troops to help attack the town that the little devil is holding onto, He Zhengdao also called the benevolence and righteousness.

After receiving the telegram from He Zhengdao, Li Zongren also said helplessly: "Yes! The longer the delay, the harder it will be for us to storm the town that the little devils are holding onto. This battle seems to be really difficult to fight! ”

'Sir, what then?' Do you still have to fight hard with the little devils? ’

'If you don't work hard, do you sit back and watch the little devil stay there?' From the telegram we just received, the little devil is building fortifications outside the town. The longer you delay, the more expensive you will have to pay if you want to storm the town.

The 51st Army was ordered to attack in the east and the 77th Army to attack in the west. If it is to the north, it will still be handed over to the 71st Army. Let the 71st Army be able to follow the pursuing Japanese army and rush into the town. In this battle, Lao Tzu will fight with the little devil! ’

Judging from the current situation, the little devils from Anhui's point of view are no longer many troops. Except for the 13th Division, which is currently blocked by He Zhengdao, they also have not many troops stationed in Lu'an, and they dare not act rashly when they want to.

Most importantly, a division under He Zhengdao, together with the 42nd Army, has moved in the direction of Lu'an. Even if they don't attack, I believe that the little devils will not dare to send troops to support easily. This means that the Fifth War Zone does not need to be wary of reinforcements from the little devils for the time being.

After receiving the battle order issued by Li Zongren, the three army commanders who led the troops to battle also felt a little headache. As military commanders, they also knew that this battle was not easy to fight, but they had to fight.

Xu Youchang, the commander of the 51st Army, who arrived in the town first, also looked a little dignified when he listened to the news fed back by the reconnaissance unit. He knew very well that his army, which was less than 30,000 people, was not as strong in actual combat strength as it was there.

Just when Xu Youchang ordered the troops and began to prepare for the attack. The chief of staff said in a timely manner: "Army commander, the liaison officer of the new 67th Army has arrived. They said they had important information to inform us. ”

The new 67th Army is that force, and Xu Youchang naturally knows it all too well. And this battle will be like this, Xu Youchang also knows that it is the credit of that army. When he heard that the liaison officer of the 67th Army had arrived, he was naturally surprised and delighted.

Immediately said: "Quick, please!" ”

Not long after, an officer wearing the uniform of the Eighth Route Army quickly came to Xu Youchang's combat headquarters and saluted: "Commander Xu, hello! On the orders of the commander, I have come to submit a message to your unit, hoping to help your army in the future. ”

'What information?' ’

'The little devil's troop deployment map in the east! ’

As soon as he heard this, Xu Youchang said with joy in his heart: "Ah! Have you figured out the strength of the little devils? ”

'Yes! When the little devils retreated into the town, our reconnaissance team was already lurking there. We also know about the deployment of Japanese troops. Considering that your army is about to attack, the commander can ask me to send the information. ’

'Thank you! Thank you, Commander, for the opportunity to invite him to drink! ’

After receiving the Japanese army deployment map sent by the liaison officer, although it was only a deployment map on the southeast side of the town, it still made Xu Youchang breathe a sigh of relief. With the deployment map, he can also appear more relaxed when arranging the attack next.

After all, I don't know where the little devils are deploying heavy troops, and there is a weak point, so it will undoubtedly become very difficult to fight. Now that they have this defense map, it will be relatively easy for their 51st Army to attack.

A similar situation also happened in the 77th Army. As for the 71st Army, which was still in pursuit, He Zhengdao did not send a liaison officer for the time being. The reason is that their main force at the moment is still pursuing the remnants of the Japanese infantry brigade that intends to merge with the main force.

Seeing off the liaison sent by the Eighth Route Army, the chief of staff said a little cautiously: "Commander, is this defense map credible?" ”

'Rest assured! I have been in contact with Commander He twice, and I know his personality very well. Others will cheat me, at least I'm sure he won't cheat me. The most important thing is that we're really playing with them now, and it's good for them if we play well. ’

Regarding the private relationship between the two, Xu You often rarely mentions it to others, so not many people know about it. In fact, when Xu Youchang received the order from the theater, he also saw that Li Zongren intended to let him get closer to the 77th Army and He Zhengdao's troops.

With such an arrangement, I am also worried that if there is any problem at that time, He Zhengdao's troops can also support at any time. In fact, at this moment, in the southern position of the 67th Army, the troops of a reconnaissance regiment had already begun to unfold.

Looking at the Japanese positions with trenches in front, the reconnaissance regiment commander who led the team looked at several battalion commanders and said, "Tonight, hunt freely, and let the troops be careful of the shelling of little devils." No chance, we'll wait! ”

'Yes, Captain! ’

Free hunting means that the reconnaissance group is more likely to attack and harass the side tonight. A reconnaissance regiment with hundreds of snipers will undoubtedly bring a lot of casualties and deterrence to the Japanese troops in the southern position tonight.

At least in He Zhengdao's opinion, tonight's battle is just an appetizer, and the real decisive battle needs to wait patiently for a while! (To be continued.) )