Chapter 492: Pursuit (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
"What's going on? Why is there no day* person in the city? What about those days* myself? Where did you flee to? Major General Yan Tianning looked incredulous. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 infoThese are not only his questions, but also the questions in the hearts of other generals of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.
Originally, they were also preparing to fight with the Japanese army in Battambang to annihilate the Japanese army here and get off to a good start. However, unexpectedly, the Japanese troops here were scared away by their heavy artillery fire. This was a surprise to them.
"Divisional commander, what has been discovered now is this. There were no more Japanese troops left in the city. The staff officer reported.
"Dog* day, are those days* monkey themselves? How did you run away like this? Major General Song Xinwei, commander of the 8th Infantry Division, couldn't help but scold. It's like letting them punch the cotton, which makes them feel very uncomfortable.
"What about the reconnaissance troops? Is there a situation? Major General Yan Tianning asked.
"Division commander, there is no information yet."
"Report the situation to the military department immediately. In addition, the air force was requested to send planes to search for those days* themselves. Major General Yan Tianning ordered.
"Yes, Commander." The staff officer immediately went to telegraph.
Twenty minutes later, the 2nd Armored Brigade of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army reported that their search unit had found traces of Japanese troops. A large number of Japanese troops are fleeing eastward. Major General He Zheng, commander of the 2nd Armored Brigade, asked for instructions on whether to launch a pursuit.
"What the hell is the idea of the dog *day? Bombarded by us like this, he gave up Battambang, turned around and fled. Major General Yan Tianning was a little puzzled.
"Boss Yan, since Ri* himself has escaped, let's launch a pursuit. We can't let myself run away so easily these days. Major General Song Xinwei suggested.
"However, it is really strange for the day to do this. Will there be any traps in this! Major General Zhu Maozhen, commander of the 2nd Artillery Brigade, said with some concern.
Indeed, the actions of the Japanese army were too abnormal.
Yan Tianning was a little undecided, if he let these Japanese soldiers go, then they would fall short. But what if it's a trap if it's a pursuit?
"Otherwise, let's wait for the order from the military headquarters." Major General Yan Tianning said.
"Boss Yan, by the time the order from the military department came down, Ri* himself had already run away. When the time comes, we will miss the best fighters. Even if there is a conspiracy in this. However, with the current strength of the Japanese * himself, will he be able to eat so many of our troops? Even if the entire Burma Front of the Japanese army comes, don't try to destroy us. It just so happens that we can also hold back the main forces of the Japanese * themselves and create favorable conditions for the follow-up troops to completely annihilate them. Major General Song Xinwei suggested.
Major General Yan Tianning nodded, he had to admit that what Major General Song Xinwei said was very reasonable. Indeed, with their current strength, two infantry divisions, plus an armored brigade and an artillery brigade, are more than 50,000 people. If the Japanese army wanted to eat them, it would be impossible to send the entire Burmese front. Not to mention, the 2nd Army of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army still has 4 infantry divisions, as well as several other troops.
"Well, in that case, let's go after it. We each assigned an infantry regiment, mostly equipped with trucks, to reinforce the armored brigade and pursue the Japanese army. Other units of our two infantry divisions also launched a pursuit. This time, I can't let these days* himself escape like this. Major General Yan Tianning gave the order.
Massing the entire division's trucks together as much as possible would ensure that an infantry regiment could catch up with the speed of the armored brigade. In this case, it would be almost no problem to catch up with the fleeing Japanese army.
After the armored brigade and two infantry regiments caught up with the Japanese army and intercepted them, the main force that followed up was able to seize the opportunity to eliminate all these Japanese troops in one go.
After the order was issued, it took only half an hour for the 7th Infantry Regiment of the 19th Infantry Division and the 8th Infantry Regiment of the 22nd Infantry Division to launch a pursuit of the fleeing Japanese troops along with the armored brigade.
At the same time, the headquarters of the 2nd Army was also surprised when it learned that Battambang's Japanese troops had fled.
"How did the day * himself escape? What the hell are they up to? Lieutenant General Xu Feipeng frowned.
"Commander, it's really hard to guess what kind of medicine is sold in Ri*'s gourd!" Major General Chen Qi, Chief of Staff, also frowned.
"Report, the 7th Infantry Division called. They had already drawn two infantry regiments, along with the armored brigade, to pursue the Japanese army. The main forces of the 7th and 8th Infantry Divisions have also launched a pursuit. A staff officer reported.
"Have you started the pursuit?" Lieutenant General Xu Feipeng said with a frown.
"Commander, could this be a trap for the Japanese * himself! They seem to be luring the enemy into a deep game. Major General Chen Qi said.
"Lure the enemy deeper? Yes, there is a possibility. But isn't the main force of the Burmese Front of the Japanese army east of the Mekong? Even if they lure our troops into pursuit, will they be able to eat our troops? Lieutenant General Xu Feipeng shook his head.
It was precisely because of these that he was greatly surprised by the actions of the Japanese army.
"So what are we going to do?" Major General Chen Qi asked.
Lieutenant General Xu Feipeng hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Whether this is a conspiracy or not, we have to deal with it carefully." The 9th Infantry Division and the 10th Infantry Division were ordered to march in the direction of Siem Reap. The Japanese forces there were oppressed so that they could not enter the southern part of Lake Cave Sari to fight. 11th Infantry Division and 12th Infantry Division, pick up speed. If there is really any conspiracy on the part of the Japanese *, the 7th Infantry Division and the 8th Infantry Division can also be taken over. ”
"Yes, Captain." Major General Chen Qi nodded. In this case, it is undoubtedly the safest way. The six infantry divisions of the 2nd Army of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army have all been dispatched. In such a situation, even if all the Japanese Burmese Front troops came, they would be able to deal with them and defeat them.
"Humph! The small day of the dog * day, Lao Tzu wants to see it. What the hell are you guys up to this time? In the face of absolute strength, any conspiracy and trickery will be useless. Lieutenant General Xu Feipeng said secretly.
Of course, Lieutenant General Xu Feipeng did not forget and asked the air force to dispatch planes to assist them. On the one hand, it is necessary to further reconnoiter the enemy's situation. On the other hand, in the event of a battle, it can provide sufficient fire support for the ground forces.