But it was said that in the hours before the 14th Division of the Kwantung Army was slaughtered by the aviation units of the Eighth Route Army.

…… First of all, on the battlefield near Datong, the commanders of the 120th and 129th Divisions personally sat in command of the headquarters, and the confrontation on the morning of the fourth day went smoothly.

The 120th Division joined the troops of the 129th Division - with the Iron Triangle Army as the main breakthrough force, it successfully broke up the formation of the 14th Division and compressed the Japanese army to the vicinity of isolated hilly terrain, unable to take care of each other.

The two sides fought until noon, when the Iron Triangle Army joined up with friendly mobile units, and after successfully cutting the devil into four parts, it began to gather the scattered armored forces and prepare for a new offensive.

But in order to attract devil reinforcements to attack, Kong Jie specially ordered to deliberately slow down the pace.

The forward troops of the 14th Division launched several attacks and tried to converge with the main force of the Chinese army, but without exception, all of them ended in failure, and instead exposed their own troop deployment to the Eighth Route Army.

Stuck in the defense line of the Eighth Route Army between the forward troops of the 14th Division and the main force of the Chinese Army, Kong Jie ordered to set up three lines in one go, and the defense was extremely solid.

In this regard, Kong Jie's attitude was resolute: "Once the 14th division is successfully divided, it must not be allowed to reunite with each other.

The interception force should be like a moat, and I will be stuck in the middle! ”

Soon, the Hound Squad arranged in advance by the Eighth Route Army gave detailed information on the combat situation of the Devil's vanguard unit to the main force of the First Guerrilla Force in the concealed observation post.

At this time, after a fierce battle in the morning, the old devil of Sakamoto still put all his last reserves into the Menqian ditch area guarded by the Eighth Route Army and the Allied Commandos, trying to break through the defense line of the Eighth Route Army in one fell swoop and join the main force of the Chinese army.

The terrain in this area is gentle, and after two large hills, there are basically open roads behind it.

Li Yunlong proposed: "You can block it for a period of time, and then take the initiative to let go of the defense line and lure the devils in."

Our usual conventional blocking battles are to use the condescending, easy-to-defend and difficult-to-attack terrain to defend with the help of the mountains along the way.

But this time, as Lao Ding said, let's give up all these hills and higher terrain to the little devils, and we will set up an ambush on the open avenue behind.

If the little devil dares to come, let's use this open terrain and our mechanized troops to eat the devil in one go.

If the devil doesn't come, then wait for the bombardment of our aviation forces on the open and exposed hills! ”

In the end, Sakamoto led his troops to successfully break through several lines of defense of the Eighth Route Army and occupy two hilly heights, but before he could be complacent, he discovered in his astonishment that this was an isolated hilly terrain, and beyond that was an open area, where the troops of the Eighth Route Army had obviously been deployed.

If he dared to advance boldly and continue to converge with the main force of the Chinese army, he would definitely be ambushed by the Eighth Route Army.

Sakamoto, who had no choice but to give an order, to hold on to the hills that he had now succeeded, and constantly tried to get in touch with the Chinese army, and now he could only wait for the Chinese army to take the initiative to reinforce him.

At this time, the commander of the Inoue Division, who was also in charge of the command of the Chinese army, and was also unable to protect himself, continued to try to counterattack in desperation - sending half a brigade of three types of medium combat to cooperate with flanking attacks on both sides.

As for the rear of the division, the Bianshan Brigade was still fighting chaotically, and even Inoue could not get effective communication with his headquarters.

On the east side of Yangyuan City, the reserve of the 14th Division attacked Yangyuan County, and just hit half of the area, and then was flanked by the troops of Lao Pi of the Eighth Route Army and the Northern Advance Detachment.

Under the fierce battle between the two sides, due to the close distance of the battle, and the troops of the Eighth Route Army approached the enemy in excellent camouflage, they quickly launched a surprise attack.

Although the reserves of the 14th Division were equipped with considerable firepower, they did not have time to deploy at all.

In a hurry, the baggage transport team, the siege heavy artillery unit, and the field hospital were all lost.

The rest of the team was completely besieged in the county seat, and became fat and thin on the chopping block, and was slaughtered by others.

As for the division commander of the Japanese Third Flying Group, who swore that he had achieved air superiority, Inoue was eager to follow the radio and beat him.

In the morning, due to heavy snowfall, Inoue kept applying for air support, but it was repeatedly delayed on the grounds that the clouds were too thick, the snow was too heavy, and the visibility was too low.

The flight team even said that the Eighth Route Army Air Force had been basically destroyed in yesterday's air raid, and that the rest were reconnaissance planes and fighter planes, which had no bombing effect.

He said that if the weather was good, he would immediately dispatch a large group of aircraft to support him.

In this way, in the absence of air fire reinforcements, the entire 14th Division's forward, middle, rear and reserve units all fell into a bitter battle, and the casualties and losses of the troops were rapidly expanding.

And actually.

On the side of the Japanese air force, the devil officers also pondered the completion of the established operational objectives of this air force operation:

First, cooperate with the field troops on the ground to seize Datong and Zhangjiakou.

Second, to take the opportunity to completely destroy the aviation forces of the Eighth Route Army.

Third, wait for an opportunity to destroy the main force of the Eighth Route Army.

As for the 14th Division of the Kwantung Army, in the eyes of the officers of the Devil's Flight Command, this time it was to completely disrupt the battlefield, attract the idea of the Eighth Route Army, and contain the main force of the Eighth Route Army.

So what other firepower reinforcements do you apply?

Isn't that just a waste?

From beginning to end, the Japanese air force did not think that the Eighth Route Army dared to attack the idea of such an elite Japanese army and field division of the Kwantung Army as the 14th Division.

This is also completely inconsistent with the style of the Eighth Route Army, which has been carrying out the policy of guerrilla warfare all year round and withdrawing as soon as it strikes.

On the other side, the Munsi area.

After being promoted to a chariot division, with the support of the Kwantung Army, he changed his cautious style and chose to advance quickly.

In particular, the 4th Cavalry Division of the 35th Army of the National Army, the old rival, appeared in Yangyuan - the troops of the Eighth Route Army were particularly camouflaged.

The only formed armored division in this enemy camp is gone, so what is there to be afraid of?

Lieutenant General Morita gave a special order: "Advance quickly, don't miss the opportunity!" ”

So the whole army stepped on the accelerator and advanced to Guisui, preparing to cut the Datong to Baotou Railway and attack the main force of the Eighth Route Army from the north of Datong.

This old Morita devil took the chariot division and the accompanying cavalry troops, as well as the mechanized infantry, all the way forward, thinking that when he embarked on the road to victory, he never thought that Fu Yisheng would set up a heavy ambush on the road to Houhe and Guisui.

The information that the old devil Morita got was that the 4th Division, 101st Division, and 32nd Division of the 35th Route Army were all near Yangyuan, and only one 31st Division was responsible for defense.

The other is the so-called Mengxi guerrilla corps of the Eighth Route Army, which is vulnerable at first glance.

Moreover, according to the intelligence obtained by the Japanese army, the senior officers of the 31st Division were singing and singing every night in Guisui City, holding a banquet to celebrate their achievements, and many of the soldiers in the department went home on vacation, and the left-behind troops went to repair infrastructure in addition to maintaining law and order on the railway line, and it was completely scattered, and it was impossible to stop his troops.

Thinking of this, Lieutenant General Morita was excited, and this earth-shattering battle feat seemed to be within reach.

After so many years of fighting, it is finally my turn to turn over, if I can completely defeat the 35th Army and take the opportunity to steal the nest of the 35th Route Army, maybe the general will be expected in the future!

Morita hummed a hometown song all the way and directed the troops on a rapid march.

Morita also said very worriedly: "The Inoue Division has already attracted the attention of the Eighth Route Army, if you don't move quickly, once the Eighth Route Army and the 35th Army react and gather troops for defense, it will be difficult to fight!" ”

On the other side, Fu Yisheng held a copper pot in the former enemy headquarters, listened to the sound of cooking food in the pot, looked at the heavy snow outside the headquarters that gradually stopped, and said to Yu Xiaohou from Shandong: "Brother Xiaohou came all the way to visit me, I can't help but be overjoyed, but unfortunately now when the country is in crisis, I don't have any delicacies and seafood here. ”

Yu Xiaohou said with a smile: "Brother Yisheng, this year is a year of great disaster, there is hunger everywhere, the people are not happy, and it is already quite good to have this mutton to entertain."

Under the rule of my brother, the people can live and work in peace and contentment, and protect a pure land in this troubled world, which is already very remarkable. ”

Fu Yisheng said: "What are you talking about?" This is the duty of you and my soldiers.

Come on, let's return to the topic of eating.

What kind of Horqin mutton is this, I heard that in the past, it was eaten by the banner nobles in Sijiu City, and it was a good thing to dip it in this peanut butter, and then a little golden millet wine, the taste was simply amazing! ”

Yu Xiaohou said with a smile: "I have heard of it, I heard that it is still a royal special, and I have a blessing today!" ”

As for Yu Xiaohou coming to the 35th Army, there are actually two meanings.

One is to see how the 35th Army has been very close to the Eighth Route Army during this time, and how it is doing.

His defense area is close to the 115th Division, and maybe one day the defense area will be completely bordered.

This has to test Fu Yisheng's attitude first, otherwise it will not be clear whether he is an enemy or a friend when he really gets to that point!

Jiang's intelligence system is not jealous, and it has been speculated through various channels - this Fu Yisheng may really be preparing to follow the Eighth Route Army.

It's just that half a year ago, the 35th Route Army and the Eighth Route Army sang a good show together, played a good hand, and the two sides created friction and contradictions on the surface, and kept many people in the dark.

So until now, although Jiang Jun has speculated, it cannot be directly determined after all.

Jiang Gong was also afraid, afraid of his innocent suspicions, and then pushed this powerful arm back to the Eighth Route Army, after all, he really did this thing.

A lesson from the past!

On the other hand, Yu Xiaohou came to probe on behalf of Jiang Gong to find out if Fu Yisheng really had plans to join the Eighth Route Army, and whether he really planned to go to the dark with the Eighth Route Army.

After investing so much money and materials in the 35th Route Army, Jiang Gong didn't want to watch the team he had spent a lot of money supporting, so he let the Eighth Route Army pick peaches for nothing.

If he really came to this point, he would have known that now, Jiang Gong would not have to make that effort to let Fu Yisheng lead the team out of Lao Yan's team.

The two chatted for a while, and the commander of the fourth cavalry division walked into the headquarters and reported: "Report to the commander, everything is ready, and the fish is about to take the bait!" ”

Fu Yisheng said: "Okay, the old devil Morita has been fighting with us for so long, it's time to settle the account, this time he must be captured alive and sent to the headquarters!" ”

The commander of the fourth cavalry division immediately responded: "Commander, our 35th Army will definitely not embarrass our brother troops!" ”

At this time, the communications staff officer reported: "Report to the commander, the command of the Eighth Route Army in Datong has called!" ”

Ahem cough cough –

Yu Xiaohou coughed lightly, "Brother Yisheng, do you want me to avoid it?" ”

Fu Yisheng said: "No! ”

Then the two sides started talking and exchanged pleasantries as usual.

Then the Datong Command of the Eighth Route Army said that everything was going well, but the troops were entangled with devils, and the strategic bombers and medium bombers that were originally prepared were temporarily useless, so they were ready to support the 35th Route Army first.

Hearing this, Commander Fu was overjoyed, and now he wants to eat Morita, an old devil, and he is more sure.

After hanging up the phone, Fu Yisheng did not hide it, and said some of the general content of the call.

Yu Xiaohou asked tentatively, "How many planes can Balu send over to help?" ”

Commander Fu said: "According to the meaning of the Eighth Route Army Command, if the weather is suitable, there will be about 10 squadrons!"

That's enough to blow up a highway to death! ”

Yu Xiaohou was shocked, "So much? ”

Even if it is ordered by Gong Jiang, it is impossible to mobilize so many fighters casually!

Chen Mingfo, chief of staff of the 35th Route Army on the side, said with a smile: "Brother Xiaohou might as well stay here for a few more days, I think I will soon be able to see the fighters coming from the reinforcements, the scene is quite magnificent, hundreds of fighters launched unilateral bombing of the Japanese army on the ground, it is simply a feast of slaughter."

It's a delightful sight! ”

Yu Xiaohou did not refuse.

Soon after, he really saw a scene that shocked him and will never be forgotten.

The military columns were relatively concentrated, and the Morita Chariot Division, which was rapidly advancing, covered the air of this unit, and after nearly 100 fighters roared in, a rain of bombs fell directly.

What a shocking situation, the area where the bombs rained down was like a purgatory on earth, a kind of little devil, along with all kinds of equipment, supplies, and chariots, all of them were blown to pieces.

After the air raid ended, the field units of the 35th Route Army, including the tank divisions, which had been preparing for a long time, quickly attacked and launched an all-round attack.

Before the attack, Commander Fu, who was sitting in the command headquarters, ordered resolutely: "Remember, there is only one goal in this battle, to annihilate the Japanese army, and not one will be left!" ”

The sound of domineering side leaks echoed throughout the command headquarters.

Yu Xiaohou, who had returned from the forward observation post, returned to the headquarters with some distraction.

With such combat strength as the 35th Route Army, the Japanese army that was strong in the past seems to have become a muddy team at the moment, how could he have seen such a situation in Jiang Gong's team?

"Yigong, is this your reason?"

They are all smart people, Fu Yisheng did not fight with Yu Xiaohou, he said loudly: "The team that can make our China go to the light must be a team that can kill devils happily."

Xiaohou, such a stage where you can kill devils happily, is there any reason to refuse if someone else gives it to you? ”

"This ......"

Yu Xiaohou was deeply silent.

(End of chapter)