On August 28, 1938, the Jin Sui army, which had been dormant in Shanxi, moved into Henan without informing either side. Of course, this "uninformed" means that they have not publicly expressed their intentions.

However, the Jin Sui Army did not have the discipline of the Wehrmacht and the Japanese Army, and as soon as it was mobilized, the Central China Front received a report from Qingqi Qingyin, director of the "China Special Operations Department" in Shanghai.

Although Li Shiqun's death made Qingqi Qingyin very pity. But Qingqi Qingyin still has a group of people left by Li Shiqun, including those who have rebelled from the military commanders, Ding Mocun, Tang Huimin and others.

These people have their own relationships everywhere. And Ding Mo Village is a young man, a famous Ji Yunqing in Shanghai and Wuxi! All this has given these two people great convenience, so that they can calmly get information from other places.

The actions of the two group armies and nearly 200,000 troops naturally attracted the attention of the Central China Front.

"Gentlemen, we have received information. At present, nearly 200,000 troops of the two group armies of the Jin Sui Army in China are marching in the direction of Henan. ”

Since Lieutenant General Hatohiko of Asakanomiya commanded the encirclement operation in Nanjing, it was the turn of General Matsui Ishone, commander-in-chief of the Central China Front, to personally command the battle.

"According to the report, the Jin Suijun and the imperial capital have been in close contact recently. There were frequent telegraph exchanges between the two sides, so it is likely that the move of the Jin Sui army this time was to garrison the Henan side and prevent our support for the North China side. ”

The current position of the Japanese army is in Huainan, more than 400 kilometers away from the destination of Zhengzhou. And the Jin Sui army after mobilizing and sending troops. However, a day's work has already arrived in the Jinzhong area.

This is where the advantages of location come in. Now the Japanese army is more than 400 kilometers away from Zhengzhou, while the Jin Sui army is less than 400 kilometers away from Zhengzhou at the same time.

In other words, even if the Jin Sui army was in a slower hurry, it would still be able to reach Zhengzhou before the Japanese army. They even have time for strategic deployment and position building.

That is to say. It is likely that we will defeat the Jin Sui army before we can enter North China and threaten the tiger. Matsui Shigen stood up, took his baton and pointed to the map, and said, "According to the reported marching speed, the Jin Sui army can arrive in Zhengzhou about earlier than us. ”

According to the analysis of the General Staff, they are likely to arrange defensive lines around Zhengzhou on the front line of Kaifeng, Xuchang and Pingdingshan. With Zhengzhou as the central point, we will block our side. ”

As he spoke, Matsui Shigen put down his baton and said in a deep voice to everyone: "Then, gentlemen! I want to know about this war. What do you guys think?! ”

After watching the beauty speak, Lieutenant General Yanagawa Heisuke, commander of the Tenth Army, had no choice but to speak first.

"Your Excellency, I think the key figure in this battle is Fu Zuoyi." Yanagawa Heisuke bowed slightly to Matsui Ishine and said, "I've read his information. In one of the few battles, this person had withstood the attack of the Feng army, which was strong at that time, with inferior forces. ”

At that time, Fu Zuoyi, with the strength of no more than one division, first forced the army to Zhuozhou, and then fought fiercely with the defending Feng troops in the city! And successfully occupied Zhuozhou City. ”

Saying that, Yanagawa Heisuke paused and continued: "Subsequently, Zhang Xueliang urgently transferred nearly 50,000 people, including the 15th Division, the 23rd Division, the Artillery Brigade, and the Engineer Brigade, into battle. And Fu Zuoyi's ministry is less than 10,000 people. The entire campaign began in mid-October 1927. It lasted until the end of the same year, for more than two months. ”

"In the past two months, the An** side launched seven attacks, dispatching heavy firepower, including aircraft and heavy artillery, to assist in the attack. Even in the last attack, even gas bombs were used. But what was helpless was that after attacking for more than two months, he still didn't take Zhuozhou ......"

Yanagawa Heisuke's words made several division commanders present gasp, it seems that this Fu Zuoyi really has two brushes! Under such a disadvantage in troops and weapons, he was able to hold on for two months, which is enough to show his Fu Zuoyi's ability.

"Finally. Fu Zuoyi chose to accept Zhang Zuolin's adaptation under negotiation. Yanagawa Heisuke paused, and said in a deep voice to the division commanders present: "Yes." We are not facing a simple enemy this time. He has a wealth of experience in actual combat, and he also has a proud track record. ”

And this operation is the defensive operation he is best at. The troops under his command have reached nearly 100,000 people in a group army. It's not that easy to deal with. ”

Yanagawa Heisuke's words made everyone silent. Matsui Ishine smiled slightly, and exclaimed at Yanagawa Heisuke: "Yo Xi! Yanagawa-kun is really very concerned about the war! Being able to focus on Fu Zuoyi and point out what he is good at means that you have done enough homework! Very nice, very good! ”

"Hay! It's all the guidance of His Excellency the Commander! Yanagawa Heisuke was praised by Matsui Ishone, and quickly stood up and answered loudly.

"What I want to say is: if the enemy is not strong, then what's the point of the emperor?!" But when he saw Matsui Shigen stand up, he waved his hand violently, and said loudly: "Defeat him!" Annihilate him! This is the best respect for a strong opponent! ”

"Fu Zuoyi is indeed a formidable opponent. But we also have to see that we are the first people of the Great Japanese Emperor! Not the bandit troops. We are only stronger than them, not weaker! ”

Matsui Shigen smiled at the commanders of these divisions and said, "Even the Central Army in Nanjing was not defeated by us at Songhu with more than 700,000 against more than 200,000?!" The Jin Sui Army is not as good as the Central Army! ”

"Even the Central Army has been defeated, do we still have to be afraid of this local army?!" Matsui Ishine laughed and said to everyone: "I tell you where the enemies are, and what you have to do is to annihilate them!" We need to let them know that their resistance is pointless! The Empire will eventually defeat them! It's like defeating the Central Army and Jiang Zhongzheng! ”

"Hail!! Great Japanese Empire onboard! His Majesty the Emperor is onboard! The division commanders in the headquarters were red from being stimulated by Matsui Ishone's words, and they stood up and shouted slogans.

"Now assign combat missions!" The excitement was almost over, and Matsui Ishine was very satisfied with the performance of these division commanders. He squeezed his hand at them.

The division commanders and Yanagawa Heisuke nodded slightly, bowed, and then sat down.

"Tenth Army Yanagawa Heisuke!" Matsui Ishine nodded at Yanagawa Heisuke, and said in a deep voice: "You and your Tenth Army will be responsible for the breakthrough in Xuchang!" Now that you have studied Fu Zuoyi, you should know how to break through his defensive circle. This task is up to you! ”

"Hay!" Yanagawa Heisuke stood up and answered loudly.

"101st Division, you will be responsible for attacking Pingdingshan! Strive to break through their defensive circle, and then attack directly to Zhengzhou. If they can't break through, they must also hold off their troops and prevent them from supporting Xuchang! ”

"Hail!!" Lieutenant General Masaki Ito, commander of the 101st Division, stood up and replied loudly.

"The 13th Division, you will be responsible for attacking the Kaifeng Division. Strive to break through their defensive circle, and then attack Zhengzhou directly. If it is not possible to break through, it is necessary to delay its garrison. It must not be made to support Xuchang! ”

"Hail!!" The commander of the 13th Division, Lieutenant General Ogisu Libei, stood up and answered loudly.

"The Ninth Division, the Third Division, your mission is to work with me as a general reserve ready to support the battlefield at any time! Do you understand?! ”

"Hail!!" Lieutenant General Yoshizumi Ryosuke, commander of the 9th Division, and Lieutenant General Susumu Fujita, commander of the 3rd Division, stood up and responded loudly.

"Order the ministries to repair it for one night. Tomorrow the whole army will carry out a forced march, and before the 10th of September we must rush to the front line of Zhengzhou to start a battle with the Jin Sui army! Matsui Shigen was obviously very excited, and shouted at the crowd: "My request is: on September 15, celebrate the victory with the princes in Zhengzhou!" ”

"Hail!!"

The Japanese are full of confidence and want to give Fu Zuoyi a good look in Zhengzhou. And the commanders of the Seventh Army, Fu Zuoyi and Yang Aiyuan, who were on the march, were also holding back their strength to give the Japanese army a good look!

To tell the truth, the Jin Sui army has rarely achieved success since the civil war. The Northern Expedition played some style, but suffered a big loss in the anti-Chiang movement. The old prefect Yan Xishan was forced to leave, and Jin Suijun also became a motherless child.

Fortunately, Yan Xishan's methods are clever, and he returns again in three or two. After all, it was the Jin Sui army that got up.

In this battle, since they had Yan Xishan's approval and asked to "fight well", Fu Zuoyi and Yang Aiyuan naturally wanted to make a brilliant fight. This is a foreign war! If it is played, there will definitely be a stroke of these two people in history.

"Brother Xingru, this battle is not easy for us to fight......" Although he said that he had this plan in his heart, he was facing the Japanese army that defeated the Songhu Central Army and more than 700,000 troops of various departments with more than 200,000!

And in Wuhan, with no more than 100,000 troops, the central army at the top of Leng was helpless. In the end, it was the 60th Army of the Dian Army that fought desperately to find a bloody way to withdraw.

"I've read the information given by the Wehrmacht, the Japanese are under heavy artillery fire and have planes to assist in the battle. At the same time, the charge is very strong, the individual quality is good, and he is good at white-knuckle combat...... And so on, these are all problems that we have to face......"

Yanagawa Heisuke is studying Fu Zuoyi, and Fu Zuoyi is also studying them. These materials were sorted out and sent by the General Staff of the National Defense Forces after Yan Xishan expressed his stance to the National Defense Forces that he would send troops.

The above detailed description of the Japanese army's combat methods, charging tactics and firepower superiority, etc., made the conclusion that it is necessary to build a large number of fortifications and form a chain of defense groups to be able to withstand the heavy firepower and charging tactics of the Japanese army.

"It's hard to fight, but do we have a choice?!" Yang Aiyuan frowned and looked at the map, and said to Fu Zuoyi: "Brother Yisheng, you are stronger than me in defending the city, and you are in charge of Zhuozhou, but you have played the prestige of our Jin Sui army!" Look at how this battle should be fought?! (To be continued)