At the end of 1938, the Japanese army gathered heavy troops to besiege the three divisions of the Jizhong base area in the form of group advancement. At the critical juncture, China's 41st Group Army fought back. Among them, the 53rd Army's total annihilation of the 63rd Wing of the Japanese Army in the Shengfang area was the most exciting.

This battle, which can be called the tiger's mouth and tooth extraction, was later known as the victory of Shengfang, and became a hot spot for military history experts and military fans. Because everyone has studied and studied, but they have never been able to figure out how this battle was fought.

Why the 63rd Wing was attacked and had no power to fight back, why the surrounding Japanese troops did not rescue in time, why did the victory come so suddenly, everything is a mystery. It wasn't until many years later that Zhou Fucheng, the former commander of the 53rd Army, was interviewed by the "Dongying New Observation" column in the crater lake sanatorium in Hakone, and the truth was finally revealed to the world.

"Good afternoon, audience! I am Xiao Wei, a reporter from the "Dongying New Observation" column, and next to me is our respected national hero, Zhou Fucheng, the old general Zhou. ”

The young and beautiful female reporter handed over the microphone and said in a coquettish voice: "General Zhou, first of all, on behalf of the column group, I would like to thank you for accepting our interview. ”

Zhou Fucheng sat in a wheelchair and said impatiently: "Don't talk nonsense, just ask if you want to, hurry up." After asking, he pushed me back, and I still have to play cards with Lao Feng and Lao Ma! ”

"Oops, grandpa!" The female reporter twisted her body, stomped her feet and complained: "Do you know how to cooperate, this is going to be broadcast on a TV show, and you can't talk nonsense!" ”

"What. I don't know how to cooperate? I don't know what the reason is, Old Man Zhou became angry when he heard this, and he blew his beard and glared at him and said, "Why don't I know how to cooperate?" I think that when your grandfather and I followed Mr. Zheng to fight in Japan, I would fight wherever Mr. Zheng pointed out. It's that your Grandpa Feng doesn't know how to cooperate, every time he fights, he eats more and occupies more, and he doesn't have any overall concept at all! ”

The female reporter couldn't cry or laugh, so she had to coax the old man softly, and pulled the old man's beard and said coquettishly: "Grandpa, then can you cooperate again!" ”

Because of his age, he doesn't have much beard left. Therefore, Mr. Zhou is most afraid of others pulling his beard. Seeing Xiaowei use this trick again, she had to raise her hand and surrender: "Okay, good, good." I cooperate. Cooperate! ”

I finally got the old man. Zhou Weiwei breathed a sigh of relief and said to the photographer: "Pinch the paragraph just now and shoot again." ”

The photographer nodded hurriedly and said, "Okay!" ”

"Hey. Wait a minute. Zhou Weiwei suddenly shouted.

The photographer wondered, "What's wrong, Xiaowei?" ”

Zhou Weiwei said: "You come and help me turn the wheelchair around, so that grandpa has his back to the north, and you move the camera to the south to shoot." ”

Old Man Zhou said unhappily: "Alas, why do you want to turn around again, you are moving around, and your head is confused." ”

The photographer also objected: "Now the sun is shining from the west, this angle is the best, and it is not easy to adjust the light to the north." ”

Zhou Weiwei smiled: "What do you know, you can use Mount Fuji as a background in the north!" He said to Old Man Zhou: "Grandpa, in this way, you can set off your image as an anti-Japanese hero." Just bear with me a little longer! ”

Old Man Zhou muttered: "Hey, what kind of hero is it that you can only shrink into a wheelchair when you are old." I think that Mr. Zheng took us to the east and paraded in Tokyo Bay, that was the hero. ”

Xiao Wei pursed her lips and smiled: "Zhilu Dao, grandpa, old hero Zhou!" However, everyone has watched those documentaries and movies countless times, and they are tired of watching them for a long time! We have to bring some different content to the audience. ”

Old Man Zhou glanced at Xiaowei and said vigilantly: "I only accept positive interviews, don't look for me for any nonsense." ”

Some time ago, some newspapers and magazines made up a lot of lace news in order to pursue the eyeball effect. Among them, Zheng Weiguo and others were involved, such as "It's so hard to call a dad - General Zheng Weiguo's illegitimate daughter has something to say" and "The unforgettable old story of General Zheng Weiguo and three hundred girls", which made the old man angry enough.

"Grandpa!" Xiaowei said unhappily: "We are a regular program, how can we compare with street tabloids and Ditan magazines!" ”

The old man snorted and said, "I don't think it's far away!" Well, if you want to ask, hurry up and ask, I'm going to play cards! ”

Xiao Wei hurriedly put on a standard professional smile, and said coquettishly: "Good afternoon, everyone, I am Xiao Wei, a reporter from the "Dongying New Observation" column, and next to me is our respected national hero, Zhou Fucheng and Zhou Lao General. He turned his head again and said, "Hello General Zhou, thank you very much for being able to accept the interview with our column group." ”

Old Man Zhou snorted and said, "Hello audience friends! ”

Xiao Wei happily gave the old man a thumbs up, and asked again, "Old General Zhou, do you remember what day it is?" ”

The old man was stunned for a moment, and wondered: "What day?" Your grandmother's birthday is early! ”

Xiao Wei pursed her lips and smiled, "Old General Zhou, do you remember what happened today forty years ago?" ”

"Forty years ago?" Old Man Zhou was stunned for a moment, thought for a while and said, "It's nothing, we were fighting with the little devil at that time!" ”

Xiao Wei couldn't cry and laughed, and said: "Yes, just forty years ago today, you personally commanded the 53rd Army to annihilate the 63rd Wing of the Japanese Army, captured the most complete wing flag in the history of the Anti-Japanese War, and severely damaged the invincible 10th Division. ”

Old Man Zhou smiled: "Oh, you said that! Well, I think I'm coming, it seems that I played in Shengfang Town, not far west of Tianjin! ”

Xiao Wei hurriedly handed over the microphone and said excitedly: "General Zhou, I heard that the Japanese army mobilized 200,000 troops to besiege Jizhong. When the situation was most critical, Commander-in-Chief Zheng was ready to give up the base area, it was you who disobeyed the order to fight, and as a result, you won a great victory, and only after the last did you save Jizhong and save China. ”

"Nonsense!" Old Man Zhou retorted angrily: "When is Mr. Zheng ready to give up the base area?" This is a slander against Mr. Zheng! ”

Xiaowei hurriedly persuaded: "Grandpa, I am talking about this to exaggerate the atmosphere and create a gimmick." Attract the audience's appetite and increase the ratings, you can cooperate again! ”

"Humph!" The old man was so angry that his beard shook and he rebuked: "What is the difference between you talking irresponsibly and street tabloids? Send me back, I won't record it, I won't record it, really! ”

Xiaowei's eyes turned red, and she made a tearful look, and said aggrievedly, "Grandpa." It took me a long time to find such a job. If you can't complete the task, the editor-in-chief will scold, so you can help me again! ”

Old Man Zhou's heart softened, and he said helplessly: "Well, I can help you." But don't make it up! ”

Xiaowei happily slapped the old man's cheek. said affectionately: "I know that Grandpa Dao is the best." Then let's record! ”

Old Man Zhou waved his hand helplessly and said, "Ask, ask!" ”

"Old General Zhou. Many military history experts and military history enthusiasts have always been very curious about Shengfang's victory, can you tell us how you ate this heavy wing under the nose of the Japanese heavy army group? ”

Old Man Zhou smiled and said, "Oh, hehe, it's actually all luck, we originally only planned to kill a brigade of little devils." ”

"Luck?" Xiaowei and the photographer looked at each other in surprise and wondered, "How can it be luck?" ”

Old Man Zhou tilted his head and seemed to be in deep thought, and after a while, he suddenly sighed and said, "Well, it was the night of forty years ago......"

Ba County, Hebei, 53rd Army Headquarters. Commander Zhou Fucheng glanced at everyone majestically, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, Commander-in-Chief Zheng has a telegram order!" Hearing this, the officers present quickly got up and stood upright waiting for the instruction.

"The military headquarters of the 53rd Army was transferred to the 116th Division and the 130th Division: The Japanese army attacked with heavy troops, the army and the people were terrified, and the non-elite should not be lightly attacked, so you are specially ordered to implement Plan B, and strive to annihilate the vanguard of the 63rd Wing of the Japanese Army on the South Road, so as to frustrate the enemy's spirit, inspire people, and buy time for the next action of the military region. Commander of the 41st Army, Zheng. ”

After Zhou Fucheng finished reading, he glanced at everyone, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, I won't emphasize how critical the situation is at the moment. Commander-in-Chief Zheng entrusted this task to our 53rd Army, which is a great trust in our 53rd Army. I decided to use the 116th Division with artillery and sappers to attack the enemy's vanguard at night, and the 130th Division was responsible for blocking the enemy's reinforcements and covering the retreat of the main force. ”

Seeing the solemn faces of the generals, he admonished again: "I know that this battle will be very difficult, and I hope you will fight to the end with the determination to sacrifice everything!" ”

"Yes, Throne!" The generals of the 53rd Army shouted in unison.

Zhou Fucheng nodded with satisfaction and said, "Well, everyone will start to fight the table now, and the war will start on time in three hours, and the ministers will go back to prepare immediately after the table!" ”

"Report!" The chief of the intelligence section suddenly broke in and said excitedly: "Military seat, there is an urgent military situation!" ”

Zhou Fucheng glared at him and asked, "What's the situation?" ”

The chief of the intelligence section hurriedly whispered a few words in his ear.

Zhou Fucheng's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said in surprise: "Is this true? ”

The chief of the intelligence section hurriedly patted his chest and said: "It's true, if there is a mistake, I am willing to accept military law!" ”

Zhou Fucheng was overjoyed, and hurriedly said to the officers: "Don't leave yet, the previous operation has been canceled!" Seeing everyone's puzzled faces, he explained: "Now that a new situation has emerged, I have decided to expand the combat object to the entire 63rd Wing, strive to completely annihilate this unit, inflict heavy damage on the 10th Division, and better complete the tasks given to us by the military region!" ”

Deputy Army Commander Zhao Xiqing was taken aback, his eyes widened and he said, "Ah! Isn't this plan too difficult? With the strength of our army, it may not be difficult to destroy a wing of the Japanese army in a field battle. But now that the enemy army has set up camp, it is night, and it is extremely inconvenient to attack our army. Please think twice! ”

Chief of Staff Zhang Wenqing also objected, saying: "Some time ago, it took a long time for Commander Feng to command the 33rd Division and the 91st Division to besiege Xinle County. Now the Japanese army is gathered in the north of the Daqing River, and reinforcements can be made in an instant. In such a short period of time, it is impossible for our troops to destroy the 63rd Wing, and it is possible to be entangled by it. ”

Some other officers also expressed their opinions when they saw that the deputy commander and chief of staff were taking the lead, and the vast majority of them expressed their opposition. Only Wang Lihuan, deputy commander of the 130th Division, asked: "Junzao, I don't know what you mean by the new situation?" The subordinates thought about it again and again, but they really couldn't think of any situation that could help our army eliminate the 63rd Wing before the arrival of Japanese reinforcements. ”

Commander Zhou Fucheng smiled and said, "You can't think of it, to be honest, I have never encountered such a good thing in my life." ”

The officers hurriedly said: "Please speak clearly!" ”

Commander Zhou Fucheng asked everyone to gather. He smiled weirdly: "If we can master the command of the 63rd Wing, do you think this battle is a sure win?" ”

Chief of Staff Zhang Wenqing was puzzled: "Does the military seat mean to use artillery bombardment, or ask the special service brigade and the Blue Eagle unit to take action and kill the enemy's headquarters?" ”

Deputy Army Commander Zhao Xiqing shook his head and said: "I'm afraid this won't work, not to mention whether we can successfully defeat the Japanese headquarters." What if you knock it out? The command system of the Japanese army is extremely tight, and a new command center will soon be formed. Moreover, the middle and lower-level officers are very effective, even if they fight separately, it is a hard bone to gnaw. ”

The other officers nodded yes when they heard this.

Commander Zhou Fucheng said with a smile: "What if we have the command of this army? ”

The officers were taken aback and shouted one after another: "How is this possible, military seat! ”

Commander Zhou Fucheng's face turned straight and said, "Everyone, please come and see!" As he spoke, he pointed to the town of Shengfang on the map and said, "According to reliable information." The headquarters of the enemy's 63rd Wing was located in a compound in the town of Shengfang. The wonderful thing is that there are tunnels dug in this compound. All the way to the outside of the town, and the exit is under the control of our army. ”

When Zheng Weiguo first came to Jizhong, he suggested digging tunnels, and after officially taking charge of Jizhong, he vigorously promoted it in the base area. But Rome was not built in a day, for a variety of reasons. Tunnels have not been able to fully become widespread. But luckily. The compound selected by the Japanese Army Wing Headquarters has a tunnel. And because of the ingenious design, it was not discovered by the Japanese army.

When Brigadier Wenbin learned about it, he immediately realized the huge tactical value of it. So on the one hand, he sent people to urgently contact the 53rd Army, and on the other hand, he dispatched capable forces to prepare to take this command headquarters in its entirety and seize command.

Deputy Army Commander Zhao Xiqing was full of joy, and asked with some worry: "Junzao, is this action sure?" In case ......"

Commander Zhou Fucheng nodded and said, "Well, although God helps our army, it is still a matter of five or five whether it can be successful." The chief of the special service brigade has personally gone to Shengfang Town to command, and the elite of the special service brigade and the Blue Eagle unit have been transferred. They don't hesitate to risk their lives, so how can we miss this opportunity? ”

Chief of Staff Zhang Wenqing said: "Since this is the case, I think we can adjust our deployment first. If the Minister of Culture and Tourism succeeds, we can act according to the plan. If things are not harmonious, we will use the cover of night to attack and harass the enemy troops everywhere, and cover the transfer of the cultural and tourism chief. ”

Zhou Fucheng said with satisfaction: "Well, that's exactly the reason. Chief of Staff, I order you to immediately proceed with the adjustment of the plan and inform the headquarters! ”

"Yes, Chief!"

In the darkness of the night, a small unit quietly appeared in the compound of the 63rd Wing of the Japanese Army. In charge of the command is the captain of the first special combat team of the special service brigade, Gao Ergun. This unit is the real elite of the special service brigade, and each soldier is carefully selected and rigorously trained, far from being comparable to the platoons temporarily assigned to the third division. It was followed by the Blue Eagle troops commanded by Xie Ruchuan, and whether they could seize command depended on their performance.

Despite the fact that two ace units were dispatched at once, the wing headquarters of the Japanese army was not so easy to fight. A standard 3,800-man wing of the Japanese army included a 54-man command; a 121-man baggage squadron (carts, mules and horses) carrying a day's sustenance for the wing headquarters and the squadrons under its command, as well as a field kitchen with a possible cook; An 81-man ammunition squad carries a day's worth of ammunition; A communications squadron, a telephone squadron, and a radio squadron, which are assigned to the major groups and subordinate squadrons in wartime.

Most of the above units are located with the wing headquarters. In addition, there is a 170-man squadron of wing guns, which has four Type 41 wing guns. A 122-man rapid-fire artillery squadron with six (and some only four) Type 94 37mm rapid-fire guns. These two artillery squadrons are also directly subordinate to the wing, but they are assigned to various units as appropriate during operations.

Click! A strange sound suddenly came, and it was particularly harsh in the silence of the night.

The two sentries at the door hurriedly turned around, raised their rifles, and asked vigilantly, "Who?" ”

"It's me, I came out to go to the toilet, I didn't expect to get lost!" A dark shadow walked over, speaking in Japanese, and asked as he walked, "Is there a fire?" I want to smoke a cigarette! ”

Hearing that it was Japanese, the two sentries let their guard down and put away their guns. An elderly soldier also laughed and said, "Give me a cigarette...... Not! In the middle of his sentence, a pair of powerful hands suddenly stretched out from behind his back like iron tongs, grabbed his neck and twisted it hard. Just listening to the click, the sentry saw his back in a strange posture, and it turned out that this is how the voice just came out! The sentinel suddenly realized and reached out to grab something, but he didn't catch anything, and soon lost consciousness.

Several soldiers in Japanese uniforms came out of the darkness, carried the two bodies away, and deliberately left two soldiers to continue to guard the door.

"The outposts on the periphery of the enemy headquarters have been cleared, but the baggage squadron and ammunition squad next to it are too numerous to dare to move."

"Well, let's put it away for now, the control headquarters and the communications squadron are important. Where is the artillery directly under the wing? ”

"It's also in town, but it's two streets away, with a brigade of Japanese soldiers."

Gao Erpao's face was a little solemn, and he said, "Be careful in your actions, I'd rather spend a little more time than take risks!" ”

"Yes, Captain!"

Next to the compound of the wing headquarters is the baggage squadron, and further to the right is the ammunition squad. A group of soldiers kept coming out of a corner of the courtyard and quickly took control of several vantage points and blocked off several nearby streets.

"Do it!" Seeing that the preparations were ready, the commander of the 2nd High Artillery Corps immediately gave the order to attack.

A group of the best soldiers infiltrated the Japanese barracks separately. They all hold a strange dagger in their hands, and the biggest advantage of this weapon is that it can quickly lose consciousness, and it is quiet, so it is not easy to alarm others when moving.

Poof! Poof! Puff...... Terrible voices kept coming from inside the barracks. If anyone is still awake, they must feel creepy.

"Ahh A scream suddenly came from one room, then it came to an abrupt stop. The soldiers looked at each other, and cold sweat broke out at once, for fear that it would arouse the suspicion of the courtyard next to them. Fortunately, there was no living devil in the headquarters, and the commander of the 63rd Infantry Wing, Furong Gongping Dazuo, had already been captured alive and was very valuable, but in order to move smoothly, he had to send a knife as well.

The soldiers of the baggage squadron also heard the scream, and the squadron leader felt very strange and was about to send someone over to inquire, when he suddenly heard a conversation in the courtyard next door.

A majestic voice asked, "Yaga! What's the situation? ”

"Noda-kun was frightened by the war horse and thought it was a ghost!" (The Japanese also believe in ghosts and gods, and there are often soldiers who are worried about the revenge of the ghosts of the Chinese who were killed, and there are many foreign appearances)

"Nani? Put him back to bed and sleep, and beat him again tomorrow! ”

"Hello!"

……

The leader of the baggage squadron muttered angrily, rolled over and fell asleep again. He woke up again to the sound of gunshots, but before he could understand what was going on, he was hit hard in the heart, and his head instantly went dark.

"Search carefully to see if there's anything missing!" The captain of the 2nd Gao Artillery stood in the courtyard, calmly made a gesture, and ordered: "Report to the 53rd Army immediately, the enemy radio station and code book have been obtained, and the test contact is correct, please start acting immediately!" ”

"Yes, Captain!" (To be continued......)