Chapter 264: Breakout Time: Chinese New Year's Eve
PS: I'm sorry, today's one more, there is something at home, I really can't pull out the time code word, but today there are more than 4,500 words, which is 1,500 words less than the usual two, and the end of Nanjing is not easy to write, it costs brain cells!
Leng Feng handed over the matter of "prisoner exchange" to Liang Dong with full authority to deal with, and his work focused on the "rescue" plan, the formulation of the plan, and the use of troops, all of which were issues he had to consider.
Tang Jing and Wu Xiaoyun extended the time for him to go to the ground for activities, five hours a day, every hour and a half, he had to lie down and rest for half an hour.
This is naturally not enough, but there is no way, many things can only be done by Cheng Gang and them.
Since the "Yaksha" moved to Qinglong Mountain, the focus of the work of the Japanese military intelligence department has also changed to the focus of monitoring Qinglong Mountain, especially the communication radio waves, which has been loosened in the city.
The Eagle's Nest mainly receives messages, so as to reduce the frequency of start-up, which naturally reduces the chance of not being discovered by the Japanese army.
The same is true for the radio station in the safety zone, unless it is an emergency, it is generally not easy to send a report to the outside world, mainly to receive, what needs to be transmitted to the outside world, through the communication line of Laoyu, transmitted out of the city, and transmitted by the radio station of Qinglong Mountain.
The telecommunications department in Qinglongshan is understaffed, and if it weren't for the assistance of the Nanjing Station of the Military Command, this would have been too busy.
The negative impact of the expansion of the armed forces is getting bigger and bigger, especially because the personnel cannot keep up, and the communications personnel cannot be cultivated overnight.
Even with the help of the guide, it can take several months for a skilled translator to take up his or her job.
The urgency of talent also gave Leng Feng a headache, but once the "prisoner exchange" was successful. There are a lot of talents in this area that he values. Such. The talent crisis may be alleviated in the short term.
"Boss, Liang Dong called, the commander of the Japanese Central China Front, Matsui Ishine, has signed a prisoner exchange agreement."
"Well, I expected it a long time ago, the Japanese army picked up something by themselves, but at this time, it was too late for them to regret it." Leng Feng smiled coldly.
Since you want to roast me on the fire, don't think about being cheap and selling well.
"Boss. You were so wise that you sandwiched that list between our prisoner exchange lists, and the Japanese didn't pay attention to it, and suffered a big loss. Guo Weiquan exclaimed.
"Even if I find out, I still have a way to get them to agree to exchange with us." Leng Feng smiled, "Fortunately, it didn't take long. ”
"The Shanghai Station of the Military Command should send someone to send the radio station and the list of materials we need to buy today."
"Hmm." Leng Feng nodded.
"What I'm worried about is that the Japanese will let Xie Tuanza and them carry the supplies on the bus?" Cheng Gang said worriedly.
"That's what I'm worried about, but as long as I get on the train, it's transported to Nanjing. Whether the Japanese find out or not, the result is the same. Leng Feng said.
"Yes. As long as the things arrive in Nanjing, it will be easy to do. ”
"Inform you, tomorrow we will move out of the Eagle's Nest, and everyone will enter the safe zone in batches." Leng Feng commanded that the "rescue" plan was about to reach the critical implementation stage, and it was no longer necessary to stay in the Eagle's Nest, besides, he could not command it remotely.
"I'm already making equipment!
On January 29, 1938, that is, the twenty-eighth day of the lunar month, at five o'clock in the afternoon, after a simple dinner, under the escort of the British army, Xie Jiyuan led a battalion of the 524th Regiment with a total of 358 people, leaving the lonely army camp on Jiaozhou Road, taking a car, and heading towards Zhabei Railway Station.
A military train has been waiting here for a long time, adding water and coal, ensuring that it goes all the way directly to Nanjing and does not stop halfway.
"Why so many things?" The Japanese army Shaozo, who was in charge of the escort, frowned slightly when he saw that the 524th Regiment was carrying so many supplies.
"These are all materials donated to our ministry by the people."
"Supplies, we have to check!"
"No, you're not qualified to do that!" Shangguan Zhibiao stepped forward to stop the Japanese Shaozuo.
"Yaga!" The Japanese Shaozo was furious, and he was about to step forward and push away Shangguan Zhibiao.
"Mr. Shaozuo, these are indeed the materials donated by the people of Shanghai to this Chinese soldier, and we have already checked them before packing them and getting on the bus." A British major who came in with an escort stepped forward to explain.
Only then did the Japanese Shaozo let go of Shangguan Zhibiao's arm.
However, the Japanese Shaozo did not let the materials be carried on the car, but sent someone to call for instructions, and after receiving the order, he agreed to the shipment of the materials.
In order to be able to carry the materials purchased by the 'Yaksha', Xie Jiyuan and the others only carried one day's dry food, all the food they ate, all the materials they carried, and the special machinery and equipment encapsulated in the box.
These Eastern and Western military commanders bought the British and sealed them and assisted in their shipment, how much money was used in this, I'm afraid Xie Jiyuan is not clear.
The money is all from the 'Nakshatra'.
After all the supplies were loaded onto the train, the personnel began to wait for the train, and the Japanese soldiers also checked the weapons one by one and whether they were carrying ammunition.
One hour later, all the people in the lonely military camp boarded the train, and there were some captured officers and soldiers of the national army on the "prisoner exchange" list, all of whom were captured in the Battle of Songhu, most of them were wounded, and more than 200 people also boarded this special train together.
When they suddenly met in the car, everyone burst into tears of excitement.
Most of the people who were replaced were officers and veterans, and it is estimated that the temporary recruits did not even have a complete roster, so they could only choose important ones.
The Japanese are arranging an elite infantry squadron to accompany them.
At half past seven, the special train transporting "prisoners of war" officially departed, and if it were not for the fact that the Japanese did not allow the people to enter the railway station to see them off, I am afraid that the people who got the news would have crowded the Zhabei railway station.
The Shanghai press carried extensive reports on the "prisoner exchange" incident, and newspapers such as "Declaration" and "Libao" also opened special columns and invited some celebrities to write commentary articles.
Of course, there are mixed reviews, some people think that this is a breakthrough behavior, and there are examples to follow, and there are also people who think that 'Nakshatra' is just grandstanding. Pet, loss of military dignity and national integrity. It's even more extreme. To think that it is a shame to be captured. Such people do not deserve to live. It should be a martyr and so on.
On this day, the Eagle's Nest was officially closed, and Leng Feng led all the remaining personnel of the Yaksha Eagle's Nest to enter the Nanjing International Security Zone.
After settling down, in the evening, Leng Feng held his last military meeting before the "breakout".
In addition to the commanders of the detachments of the National Salvation Division, Cheng Gang and Guo Weiquan of the Yaksha Battalion were also added this time.
The meeting was still in that conference room, and the entire administration building had been taken over by the Yaksha battalion. Heavily guarded.
"Ladies and gentlemen, on January 26, the 3rd Division of the Japanese Army dispatched from Chuxian and Quanjiao areas, and even trapped Mingguang, Chihe, and Lotus Pond to reach the east bank of Chihe.
On the 27th, the Japanese army crossed the Chihe River in the snow under the cover of aircraft and artillery, and on the 28th, that is, yesterday. Mingguang, the pond river falls. The positions of our defenders were precarious. ”
"This is the latest battle report from the Fifth Theater Commander's Department, what do you think after listening to it?" Leng Feng asked with a glance around everyone.
"What does Leng Shenza mean is that the Japanese want to attack our army from the north and south and eliminate the main force of our Fifth Theater in the Xuzhou area?"
"The strategic attempt of the Japanese army is to attack the north and the south, open up the Jinpu Road, the main artery of the north and south, and then attack the hinterland of our Central Plains along the Longhai Road and Pinghan Road, so as to achieve the goal of destroying our country."
"Yes, if the Japanese army's strategic attempt is achieved, half of our country will fall into the hands of the Japanese, and it is also the richest and most prosperous area of the land."
Liao Sen casually glanced at Leng Feng, and a trace of shock flashed in his eyes.
"Therefore, the high command decided to fight a battle with the Japanese in the Xuzhou area for two purposes, first, to disrupt the strategic deployment of the Japanese army, and second, to delay the Japanese attack and gain time for the rear to prepare for war."
Leng Feng continued: "According to my judgment, the time for the Battle of Xuzhou is not far away, and since we have decided to go north, then the Battle of Xuzhou will definitely not be able to escape. ”
"However, the Japanese army launched an attack, but it is good news for us, the Japanese army goes north, then his rear must be empty, after we cross the river, it will be easier to gain a foothold in the north of the river, and the Japanese army is engaged in a war with our army, which will inevitably involve their troops, and when the time comes, they will lose one and the other, and the strategy of the north-south attack will inevitably be suspended or failed!"
"Chief of Staff Leng has chosen a good time this time, when the Japanese army in Jiangbei is attacking on a large scale, we suddenly cross the river and go north, which will definitely disrupt the deployment of the Japanese army in one fell swoop, this is a good opportunity to make meritorious contributions!" Qiu Qingquan's eyes lit up.
As long as the Yangtze River can be crossed, it will be equivalent to inserting a knife in the back of the Japanese army in Jiangbei, which will be of great help to the Fifth War Zone.
"Chief of Staff Leng, did you think of it a long time ago when you proposed to go north?" Liao Sen asked.
"I only saw from some signs of the Japanese army that they had a north-south strategic joint attack, but I don't know when they will launch it, and the Japanese are not under my command." Leng Feng smiled and said, as a person who has come over, of course he knows the movements of the Japanese army, although he can't be completely correct, but he can also guess an eight. Nine is not far from ten.
"So we can't wait, Master, it's up to you to announce the time for action."
"Hmm!" Qiu Qingquan nodded, "Now, I order!" ”
Everyone stood upright, their faces solemn.
"I announce that the action time is set for seven o'clock tomorrow night, which is our traditional Chinese festival, Chinese New Year's Eve!" Qiu Qingquan announced loudly.
"Please ask Chief of Staff Leng to issue specific combat orders!"
"Yes!"
"Cheng Gang!"
"Here!"
"Before you lead the Yaksha camp to get dark, go out of the city through the secret passage, disguise yourself as a Japanese army, and once the city starts, quickly occupy the docks, the Japanese Navy Headquarters and other strategic points, and the most important thing is that the ships on the docks are not allowed to leave!" Leng Feng ordered.
"Understood!"
"Wu Xiaoyun!"
Wu Xiaoyun stood up and looked at Leng Feng coldly, with a little less tenderness in his eyes, but more killing intent.
"After nightfall, you lead the Yaksha Special Operations Team to replace the Japanese troops patrolling around the security zone with our men in accordance with the order drawn up before, and patrol as usual."
Wu Xiaoyun nodded solemnly.
"Deputy Chief of Staff Liao, how many battalions does your team have?"
"Three battalions!"
"You leave me a battalion, you take the rest with you, attack Rujiangmen, I don't care how you beat me, but you must take it within an hour, can you do it?" Leng Feng asked.
"Chief of Staff Cold. I'll leave you a battalion. Liao Sen thought for a moment. Gritted his teeth.
"A battalion. That's the most combat-ready main battalion under your command? Leng Feng was a little surprised, attacking a tough battle requires troops who can fight tough battles, and Liao Sen actually kept a battalion for himself.
"That's right, it's the most capable battalion, but since Chief of Staff Leng wants to use it, he must be the most capable unit, so. I'll leave you with a battalion! ”
"Okay, I'll stay with the first battalion, so you can take all the heavy machine guns of the first battalion, and I'm adding two mortars to you, how about thirty shells?" Leng Feng said.
"Good!" When Liao Sen heard this, his slightly furrowed eyebrows stretched.
"Chief of Staff Leng, can you ask, what do you plan to do if you leave a battalion?" This is not included in the plan, obviously. This is a temporary increase from the cold front.
Although it is said that the strength of one team is enough to take Rujiangmen. But with one battalion missing, the strength has always declined.
"Capital Hotel!" Leng Feng's eyes flashed sharply, and he said heavily.
"You are going to attack the headquarters of the Japanese Shanghai Dispatch Army, where is a squadron of elite Japanese troops stationed!" Liao Sen exclaimed, and the others listened to it, and they also smoked cold air one by one.
"Yes, although the Japanese army's Shanghai dispatch army headquarters stationed a Japanese squadron of the Japanese army, equipped with strong firepower, but we are not bad, and we are a sneak attack, as long as we hit him by surprise and rush in, we may not be able to win this battle, the most important thing is that if we can take the Capital Hotel and destroy the command center of the Japanese army, then the Japanese army inside and outside the city will be completely chaotic without command, which will be conducive to us taking Nanjing City!" Leng Feng said heavily.
"But the Capital Hotel is heavily guarded......
"If we attack from outside the city, then we want to attack the Capital Hotel, unless it is a long-range artillery attack or an air attack, but if we attack from inside the city, we have a great hope of success, not to mention that I will arrange a small team of the Yaksha Special Operations Team to participate in this battle!" Leng Feng said, "I will also personally command." ”
"Leng Feng, this is not child's play, do you have to think clearly?" Qiu Qingquan also felt that attacking the Capital Hotel was a bit risky.
"I think very clearly, the headquarters of the Japanese army is on Zhongshan North Road, and when we retreat, we must pass through there, so whether we want to or not, this bone must be taken!" Leng Feng said.
"Shizuo, I think Chief of Staff Leng's words make sense, it would be better if we could capture Hatohiko of Asaka Palace alive." Liao Sen said excitedly.
Qiu Qingquan listened, his eyes became firm, he is not the kind of person who likes to tie his hands and feet when fighting.
"That's it!"
"Ju Youlin!"
"Here!"
"Your second detachment will set aside a battalion to cooperate with Director Wu to replace all the Japanese troops around the security zone, and still maintain law and order near the security zone, and the rest of the personnel will be commanded by you, and the goal is Zhongshan Gate."
"Wu Xiaoyun, your second squad, together with Captain Ju, targets the headquarters of the 16th Division, that is, our Army Non-commissioned Officer School, and the villa where the commander of the 16th Division, Nakajima, lives is the official residence of our former chairman, do you know how to do it?"
Wu Xiaoyun nodded.
"The third detachment, Zhao Hai!"
"Here, please Leng Shenzao order, Zhao Hai will go to the soup and fight the fire, and he will not give up!"
"After you take the three detachments to receive the weapons, quickly go to Guanghua Gate, set up a blocking position near the Waiwulong Bridge, and block the Japanese troops reinforced from Guanghua Gate, remember, your troops must block the Japanese army over there for more than three hours!"
"The fourth detachment, Yang Zengcheng!"
"Leng Shenza, you command!"
"The Japanese army closest to us is stationed at Shuiximen, and after your detachment receives the weapon, it will go west along Xinjiekou to set up a blocking and warning position to block the reinforcements of the Japanese army!" Leng Feng said, "Listen to my orders and capture Shuixi Gate at any time!" ”
"Zhou Linjun!"
"Your fifth detachment is the key to this action plan, with the fifth captain of Ma, occupy the Japanese ordnance warehouse, open the warehouse, issue weapons, and send a force to build the direction along the Qinhuai River, contact the fourth detachment in the west, and contact the third detachment in the east, do you understand?" Leng Feng commanded loudly.
"Got it!"
"Leng Shenza, didn't we say that we would occupy Nanjing City, it doesn't seem to be possible yet, right?"
"Don't worry, I also have arrangements outside the city, we still have two detachments in Qinglong Mountain, the number is about 2,000 people, plus the exchange of 1,800 prisoners of war of our army, the total strength is close to 4,000 people, they will attack from Guanghua Gate and Zhonghua Gate respectively, and cooperate with you inside and outside to take these two city gates."
"And what about the other gates?"
"For the other city gates, we can only send alert and blocking troops, and wait for the three important city gates of Guanghua, Zhonghua and Zhongshan to be captured, and then occupy them separately!"
"For example, after a detachment takes Rujiangmen, it can divide a battalion of troops to the east, occupy Xingzhong Gate, Xiaodongmen, and so on, the battle plan and operation will be sent to you after comprehending it, and you must keep it firmly in mind, and you are not allowed to take a piece of paper from here, understand?"
"Understood!" (To be continued.) )