Chapter 739: The Second Phase of the Strategic Counteroffensive (Ask for Subscription!) ）

The second stage of the strategic counteroffensive

In the conference room of the Dongye Headquarters in Fengtian City, all the commanders of the whole army above the corps level gathered together to discuss the next strategic direction and specific combat plan of the Northeast Field Army in the next period of time...

"Comrades, some time ago, we encircled and pursued the breakthrough troops of the Kwantung Army, and in the end, we achieved victory with the great result of destroying hundreds of thousands of troops of the Kwantung Army. Of course, we also paid a certain price. But, in general, the price is well worth it ... Now, the remaining more than 200,000 people of the Kwantung Army's breakthrough force have successfully broken through under the cover of the combined fleet. Therefore, the battle against the breakthrough troops of the Kwantung Army has come to an end here...."

Seeing the faces of more than a dozen senior commanders, there was a hint of joy on their faces. Commander-in-Chief Liu Hua's words changed sharply and continued to speak.

"However, having achieved such great results, comrades should not rejoice too soon. Because, in our encirclement, there are still hundreds of thousands of troops left behind by the Eastern Army that we need to solve. Therefore, after deliberation at the headquarters, the decision was reported. Our Northeast Field Army decided to seize the favorable opportunity when the main force of the Kwantung Army broke through and the defense of the Kwantung Army in the entire three eastern provinces fell into a húnluàn, and launched the second phase of the strategic counteroffensive against the remaining areas occupied by the Kwantung Army. Lay a solid foundation for the final strategic counteroffensive of our Northeast Field Army..."

"Next, I would like to ask the chief of staff to give you a specific introduction to the current situation of the garrisons of the Kwantung Army in the entire three eastern provinces and the situation of the firepower allocation of troops in various places..."Commander-in-Chief Liu Hua decisively ordered.

Zuo Quan did not hesitate, and quickly walked towards a huge military map hanging in front of everyone. Then, pointing to the map, he opened his mouth and introduced.

"Comrades, according to the investigation of our intelligence department. At present, there are still more than 300,000 people left in the total strength of the main force of the Kwantung Army in the entire three eastern provinces. In addition, there are more than 300,000 local garrisons, puppet army units, to assist these main forces in the defense... So, at present, it seems that the total strength of the enemy to be eliminated in our encirclement is about 650,000 men..."

"Comrades, though, don't worry. An army of 650,000 sounds like a very large number. However, among the 650,000 troops, only more than 300,000 main forces really have combat effectiveness and can fight a war with us. At the same time, these more than 300,000 main forces are also newly formed units of the Kwantung Army, which has just been formed less than a year ago..."

"Of course, there is also good news that needs to be made clear to everyone. Among the more than 300,000 main forces left behind by the Kwantung Army Headquarters, except for a few newly formed divisions and regiments in key defense areas, artillery wings were organized. The remaining dozens of newly formed divisional regiments have only a small number of independent artillery brigades ... That is, in terms of heavy weapons, both quantitatively and qualitatively. We all have an absolute xn advantage. This is also the only advantage of our Northeast Field Army compared with the remaining troops of the Kwantung Army......" Zuo Quan replied affirmatively.

"Good...... In the face of Zuo Quan's introduction, the faces of more than a dozen senior commanders were immediately shrouded in thick smiles, and they roared with a j-shaken face...

Pressed his hands, the entire conference room fell silent, and a dozen pairs of eyes converged on the map in front of him again. Zuo Quan pointed to the map beside him and continued to introduce.

"Comrades, according to the latest information provided by the Intelligence Service. The remaining units of the Kwantung Army have abandoned half of the area they occupied. At present, the more than 600,000 troops remaining in the three eastern provinces are concentrating their forces on the defense forces in the form of spokes, centered on Changchūn and Harbin. ”

"Changchūn City has two newly formed divisions and regiments of the main force of the Kwantung Army, more than 15,000 local garrison troops, and no puppet army troops. Harbin City has a field division of the main force of the Kwantung Army, a local garrison of 20,000 troops, and no puppet army troops......."

After Chief of Staff Zuo Quan returned to his seat, Commander-in-Chief Liu Hua stood up again, and then ordered with a serious face: "Comrades, the Chief of Staff has given you a very detailed introduction to the specific situation. In this strategic counteroffensive, I do not ask you to completely annihilate the remaining 600,000 enemies in the three eastern provinces. Besides, excluding the local left-behind troops, with the existing strength of our Northeast Field Army, we don't have that much appetite......",

"So, my request is very simple, there are two of them. First, in the shortest possible time, the whole army will eat up at least 200,000 troops of the remaining troops of the Kwantung Army. Second, it is necessary to reduce the current scope of activities of the remaining troops of the Kwantung Army....After this strategic counteroffensive, it is necessary to compress all the remaining main forces of the Kwantung Army into cities above the county seat...... Okay, that's all I have to say, and now, I would like to ask the Chief of Staff to assign specific combat missions and operational areas to all of you......"

Siping, as the only way from Mukden to Changchūn, has always been a battleground for soldiers. Similarly, for the safety of Chūn, the head of the Kwantung Army Headquarters, the Kwantung Army also stationed a large number of Jīng sharp forces on the Jiāo Pass Road in Siping....

However, all this, with the departure of the Kwantung Army's breakthrough troops, completely changed.

Today, in the huge Siping City, although 15,000 troops of a newly formed division of the Japanese army are stationed, plus 10,000 local garrison troops, the two Manchurian divisions have a total of 30,000 troops. However, as Chief of Staff Zuo Quan said, these 30,000 troops only look very powerful on the surface. As for the real combat effectiveness, only the imps themselves know.

In the highest garrison headquarters of the Japanese army in Siping, Lieutenant General Ximu, the commander of the newly formed division and division who had just been promoted to the commander of the guard, was sitting in his seat at this moment, frowning his brows, staring at the military map in front of him. I don't see any joy at all because of the promotion......

Time passed minute by minute, and the lieutenant general who was in deep thought was still frowning, without any movement. However, at this moment, Major General Muto, the chief of staff of the division, rushed into the office in a hurry, and brought the detailed Lieutenant General who was deeply lost in thought back to reality......

"Muto-kun, what's going on, so panicked......" Lieutenant General Hirome asked rhetorically, frowning his brows.

"Your Majesty, Commander Chūn has just sent an urgent telegram. In the direction of Mukden, the Northeast Field Army, about two armies, totaling 50,000 troops, is rapidly advancing in the direction of Siping. His Majesty the Chief of Staff asked our department to prepare for battle immediately and swear to live and die with the castle...."Major General Muto quickly replied.

"Nani, 50,000 troops....let's go, Muto-kun, let's go to the war room right away...... If we lose this battle, the two of us may really die here..."After a brief shock. The lieutenant general who reacted to the details immediately showed a hint of despair on his face. Then, with Major General Muto, he quickly walked towards the war room not far away....

Looking at the huge sand table in front of him, which showed all the fortifications of the entire Siping City. The lieutenant general quickly set his gaze on Major General Muto, who was frowning beside him. Then, he asked.

"Muto-kun, our newly formed Sixth Division has just taken over the entire defensive position of Siping City, can you introduce to me specifically, in the entire Siping City, how much military force can we use...?"

"Ha Yi...... Your Majesty, it seems that at present, without any reinforcements, we have in our hands a total of three infantry wings of the newly formed Sixth Division, three garrison wings of the Siping Garrison, a military police brigade in Siping City, and two Manchurian divisions that have just been transferred from Chōu. In addition to the artillery wing, cavalry brigade, engineer brigade, and baggage brigade to which our new Sixth Division belongs....the total strength is about 31,000 people..."

Hearing that the total number of troops in his hands had reached an astonishing more than 30,000 people, the face of the lieutenant general of the detailed eyes was visibly relieved. Then, with a long sigh of relief. However, just as he was waiting for Major General Muto's next introduction with a relieved face, his face became solemn again.

"However, under the commander, although there are 30,000 defenders in the entire Siping City. However, only the three infantry wings and three garrison wings of our newly formed Sixth Division have real combat effectiveness....more importantly, the 30,000-strong army only has one field artillery wing, less than 36 field artillery ......"

"Muto-kun, immediately introduce to me the specific equipment of the 50,000 Northeast Field Army that came to me quickly?" Frowning his brow, the lieutenant general asked rhetorically.

"According to the information sent by the special high school, plus the establishment of the Northeast Field Army and the proportion of heavy equipment. This time, the Northeast Field Army dispatched a total of two main forces. In the absence of a special reinforcement of the heavy firepower of the troops, the two corps were equipped with a total of two field artillery regiments, six mountain artillery battalions, and eighteen infantry artillery batteries. With 300 artillery guns of all calibers other than mortars, it is frustrating, which is more than three times the size of our army...", Major General Muto replied almost in despair. , "Eight Grid Tooth Road, how can this be... Whether in terms of strength or equipment, we do not have any advantage over the enemy. How can we hold Siping and repel the attack of the Northeast Field Army... Muto-kun, has the Chief of Staff indicated that the headquarters will send reinforcements to us..."For a while, Lieutenant General Shimu's face was also shrouded in despair, and with the last glimmer of hope, he opened his mouth and asked rhetorically.

After receiving a negative answer from the chief of staff, the last glimmer of hope in the heart of the lieutenant general was finally dashed. However, there is a good saying, put it to death and then live. In the absence of hope, a person is likely to burst out with more formidable combat power than usual. And at this moment, the lieutenant general of the details is such a person ...

Comparing the combat map in front of him, after Chen Gang pondered for more than half an hour. The face of the lieutenant general was immediately enveloped by a resolute look. Then, facing Major General Muto in front of him, he ordered with a murderous face.

"Eight Geyalu, since there is no hope, then we will die here. But even if we die on the battlefield, we will make our enemies pay the price of blood... Muto-kun, immediately convey my order:

"Two Manchurian divisions, immediately go to the first line of defense outside the city, without an order from the headquarters, no one, it is forbidden to take a step back, otherwise, military law is engaged. The three garrison wings immediately went to the second line of defense outside the city and held their positions. The newly formed 7th Division, with squadrons as units, was scattered in the city and arranged street fighting fortifications. Prepare to fight an evenly matched street battle with the Northeast Field Army in Siping City, killing and injuring a large number of the enemy's living forces....The artillery wings directly under the division and regiment will be strengthened to each brigade as the necessary support artillery fire in the process of street fighting..."

"Ha Yi, the commander is wise, and he will give orders immediately...

The first line of defense of the Japanese army outside Siping City, two divisions and nearly 7,000 Manchurian soldiers, under the supervision of the instructors of each company, wielded the engineering shovels in their hands, and constantly widened and deepened the trenches under their feet.......

"Company commander, I heard a fellow from the division headquarters say that this time, we are facing the two main forces of the Northeast Field Army, more than 50,000 people. Moreover, the little ghosts in the city also plan to put us here as cannon fodder....Could it be that we are just guarding the position, waiting to become cannon fodder for the little ghosts...."A deputy company commander with the rank of lieutenant on his shoulders inadvertently walked to the company commander's side and said with a worried face.

"Wang Gou, I won't hide it from you. This time, the imp gave us a death order. Unless the whole army is killed, the position must not be abandoned ... I think, this time, one is not good, we have more than 100 people in the company, and we will all have to come here......," the company commander replied with a worried face. A pair of eyes swept vigilantly to the only imp instructor in the company not far away...

Seeing the company commander's eyes, the face of the deputy company commander Wang Gou immediately showed a trace of murderous aura. Then, he said, "Company commander, I'll go over and kill this little ghost instructor..."

"Don't be reckless...."The company commander stopped the hurried deputy. Then, he spoke.

"It's not the time yet, find two good hands right now, and show me this little ghost. In addition, inform all the squad leaders of the whole company to come here for a meeting... More than 100 people, absolutely not for the sake of little ghosts, all of them can be cannon fodder, and they die here in vain. As he spoke, there was already a hint of resoluteness on the company commander's face.

Time passed minute by minute, and all the squad and platoon commanders, after avoiding the gaze of the imp instructor, gathered around the company commander. Quickly glanced at the squad platoon commander with a nervous face beside him, and the company commander did not hesitate and spoke directly.

"Brothers, I will not hide it from you here. Just now, the regiment headquarters has issued an order, unless the whole company dies in battle, otherwise, we must not give up the position....everyone talks, what should we do next, can we really watch that more than 100 people in the whole company fell on the battlefield and became cannon fodder for imps. ”

"Company commander, the brothers all listen to you, what do you say, we will do?" For a while, the faces of more than a dozen squad leaders were immediately enveloped by angry gods. Then, he said to the company commander in front of him.

"Okay, brothers, believe me, I will definitely take everyone out intact....my idea is this, later, take advantage of the shelling of the Northeast Field Army to kill the little ghost coach. After that, the whole company laid down its arms and surrendered to the attacking troops of the Northeast Field Army on the battlefield. Even if we die on the battlefield, we can't be cannon fodder for the little ghosts..."The company commander ordered decisively. , "Boom, ......boom, boom, boom" began to sound over the positions with the deafening sound of shell explosions. The entire forward position was immediately enveloped in thick gunsmoke. Under the cover of gunpowder smoke and the sound of shell explosions, two soldiers wearing puppet army uniforms quietly arrived behind the instructor.

"Ahh You—" Just when the instructor noticed the movement behind him, he was just about to turn around to see what was going on. Two bayonets, glowing with cold light, had quickly entered his xn chamber. Then, with a shocked gaze, he fell heavily into the trench.......

The 10-minute artillery bombardment went by in a blink of an eye....Amid the loud sound of the trumpet of the charge, several thousand fighters who had already lined up in an offensive formation, under the leadership of commanders at all levels, quickly advanced toward their own offensive targets.

Li Shengda, a platoon commander of the former recruit column, because of his successive combat exploits and the training of the headquarters teaching team. At this moment, he has become the commander of the first company of the 11th Regiment of the 4th Division of the 2nd Army of the 1st Corps. At this time, he was holding a semi-automatic rifle, commanding almost two hundred soldiers behind him, and quickly advanced to the position in front of him that had been blown into ruins by artillery fire.

"Comrades, keep up and be on the alert... Machine gunners, provide fire cover at any time..."As the company commander, Li Shengda seriously searched for the possible enemy situation in front of him. While giving specific orders to his subordinates behind him...

"Company commander, there is a situation ahead..."

"Get down, machine gun cover...", I heard the reminder of the guard next to me. Company Commander Li Shengda ordered decisively, and at the same time, holding a rifle, he quickly fell to the ground and looked in the direction of the guard's finger...

In the trench 100 meters away, a white flag composed of rifles and white shirts swayed out of the trench and appeared in front of everyone. Immediately after, a panicked roar was heard from inside the trenches......

"Comrade Higashino, we surrender, we don't fight, we surrender......"

"Damn, I thought there was going to be a tough fight. I really didn't expect that without firing a shot, the puppet army on the opposite side surrendered, which was really boring...... Listen to the puppet army on the other side, now I order you, immediately throw your weapons out of the trenches, and I will give you a minute. Otherwise, I'm going to attack, and now the timer begins..."Facing the puppet army position a hundred meters away, the company commander Li Shengda yelled with an unhappy face.

With one rifle after another, quickly thrown out of the trench, Li Shengda decisively ordered the three platoon commanders beside him: "Platoon, rush up and disarm." Two platoons, two platoons, fire cover ......"

"Yes, company commander......."

In the end, the entire attack took less than ten minutes from start to finish. The first company of the 11th Regiment successfully broke through the first line of defense with zero casualties. At the same time, more than 160 puppet soldiers were successfully captured.........

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