Taiyuan.

The headquarters of the First Army.

Chief of Staff Hideyoshi Kusunayama walked into the commander's office with a document under his arm.

"Your Excellency, Commander!"

Hideyoshi Kusuyama walked to the desk, put his feet together, and bowed his head to Yoshio Shinozuka.

"Nanshan-kun, you're here, please take a seat!"

Yoshio Shinozuka was looking down to annotate the document, and when he looked up and saw Hideyoshi Kusuyama, his expression moved.

"Hey!"

Hideyoshi Kusuyama walked to the chess table, Yoshio Shinozuka walked out from behind the desk, and the two knelt opposite each other.

Yoshio Shinozuka said, "Nanshan-kun, I have good news for you, the front army has agreed to our battle plan for the Central Army of China. ”

"Oh?" Nanshan Hideyoshi's eyes lit up, "Your Excellency, Commander, this is good news for you and me. ”

This time, the plan was again from Kusuyama Hideyoshi, and he made 2 more plans.

The first set of combat plans was to capture the thief and capture the king first, gather the strength of 10 divisions and regiments to cross the Yellow River westward, and attack Yan'an in northern Shaanxi.

Then he took Xi'an, and then went south to invade southwest China.

The second set of plans is to concentrate and immediately attack Zhongtiao Mountain, for the Japanese army, occupy Zhongtiao Mountain, that is, occupy an important "bridgehead" for the south and north invasion, which can cross the river to the south, ask for Longhai, and invade the Central Plains; It can also go north to connect with its main occupation areas in Shanxi, relieve the trouble of henchmen, and improve the law and order situation in the occupied areas of North China.

More importantly, if the Central Army is solved, at least 3 divisions and regiments can be freed up to deal with the Eighth Route Army.

As for the first set of battle plans, Yoshio Shinozuka and Hideyoshi Kusuyama knew that the North China Front Command could not agree to this plan.

Moreover, it is very difficult to implement this plan, unless these 10 divisions are all permanent divisions in 1937, and the material support must be absolutely sufficient, there is no chance of success.

However, the communication lines in North China were all under the watchful eye of the Eighth Route Army, and as soon as the war began, the transportation could be cut off at any time, and the cutting off of transportation meant that the logistics supply was cut off.

The first set of combat plans was nothing more than a strategy for them to retreat and advance.

If you want to open a window, everyone will disagree, but if you want to lift the roof, others will agree to open the window.

As expected, Commander Tada agreed to the second set of battle plans, the battle plan for attacking Nakajo Mountain.

"Hmm!" Yoshio Shinozuka nodded, "The day before yesterday and yesterday, Commander Tada held a public order and rectification combat meeting convened by the commanders of all armies and divisions at the Beiping Headquarters. ”

"Commander Tada Jun pointed out that the current task is to eliminate and sweep away the main forces of the Central Army entrenched in the Shanxi-Henan border area and eliminate its forces north of the Yellow River."

"To expand and exploit the results of this battle in order to ensure stability in North China and to intensify pressure on the government of China."

"The Dispatch Army Command has agreed to increase the number of troops and mobilize combat materiel."

"In addition to the units under the First Army, the troops participating in this battle also include the 21st Division and the 35th Division directly under the Front Army, the 4th Cavalry Brigade, and the 33rd Division transferred from Wuhan."

Hearing this, Kusuyama Hideyoshi calculated carefully.

This strength is incredible, and there are 7 divisions and regiments, including the 21st, 33rd, 35th, 36th, 37th, and 41st divisions, as well as the 2nd Guards Division.

There were also the 14th, 18th and 4th Cavalry Brigades.

The total strength has exceeded 8 divisions.

"Commander Tada has applied to the base camp to transfer aircraft reinforcements from the Kwantung Army." Yoshio Shinozuka added.

"Yo Xi!" Kusuyama Hideyoshi looked excited.

The 37th Division and the 2nd Guards Division were greatly defeated.

However, the Japanese base camp did not cancel the number of these two divisions, but transferred several wings from the Kwantung Army and the mainland to supplement them.

However, the numbers of the 225th, 226th, and 227th Wings of the 37th Division, as well as the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 36th Wings of the 2nd Guards Division, have been canceled.

That is to say, in the last "A Operational Plan", the Japanese army was completely annihilated by 7 wings.

Yoshio Shinozuka helped his glasses, and his eyes narrowed behind the glasses: "However, although the imperial army has a lot of troops, it can't all be used to attack Zhongtiao Mountain, and the Eighth Route Army in the southeast of Jin has to be defended." ”

Nanshan Hideyoshi said: "In the last Sanguang operation, the Eighth Route operation suffered quite a lot of casualties and consumed a lot of ammunition, at least in a few months, it won't be able to turn over any storms, right?" ”

Yoshio Shinozuka waved his hand and said, "Nanshan-kun, never underestimate the eight roads." ”

"Your Excellency, Commander, what do you mean?" Kusuyama Hideyoshi asked, "Is it possible that the Eighth Route will take advantage of the Imperial Army's attack on Nakajo Mountain to do something in the rear?" ”

Yoshio Shinozuka said worriedly: "It's not possible, but it's certain, now that the ability of the Eighth Road to attack fortifications is not what it used to be, I will definitely take the opportunity to make trouble." ”

"Either it is to destroy the road and railway communication lines, or to take the opportunity to recapture the county seat, and it is even possible to directly go south to support the Central Army."

Hearing this, Nanshan Hideyoshi frowned slightly.

According to this analysis, there is a high probability of a backyard fire.

He first pondered, and then said: "Your Excellency Commander, you can use the strength of 6 divisions to attack Zhongtiao Mountain, 1 division is deployed in the area of Xiangyuan and Licheng to guard the Eighth Road, block the passage of the Eighth Road to the south to support the Central Army, and then use 1 division to defend the Zhengtai Railway to ensure the smooth flow of logistics and supplies." ”

"As for the bandit area in the southeast of Jinxi and the more than ten county towns around it..."

Speaking of this, Nanshan Hideyoshi's eyes flashed: "You can first order the imperial army in the county town to withdraw back to Taiyuan and strengthen the garrison of Taiyuan." ”

Yoshio Shinozuka said: "Nanshan-kun, what do you mean, give up these more than ten county seats?" ”

"Your Excellency, Commander, it's not a relinquishment." Nanshan Hideyoshi said, "It's to give up temporarily, but it's not to give it to the Eighth Road, but to notify Yan Xishan to send troops to receive it." ”

"There are two advantages to this, one is that it can increase the friction between the Eighth Route and the Jin Sui Army."

"On the other hand, after the imperial army solves the central army in Zhongtiao Mountain, it will be easier to recapture the county seat from the Jin Sui army."

"Yo Xi!" Yoshio Shinozuka happily praised, "Nanshan-kun's plan can be called exquisite. ”

"Your Excellency, Commander."

Taking advantage of the fact that Yoshio Shinozuka was on the rise, Kusunayama Hideyoshi changed his words and asked, "Your Excellency Commander, I wonder if the candidate for the division commander of the 37th Division has been decided?" ”

"It's not decided yet." Yoshio Shinozuka took a sip of his teacup and said.

Suddenly, Yoshio Shinozuka looked up: "Nanshan-kun wants to go to the 37th Division?" ”

Kusuyama Hideyoshi generously admitted: "Yes, after His Excellency the Commander is honorably retired, it is not interesting for me to stay in the headquarters any longer, it is better to go to the front-line troops and make contributions to His Majesty the Emperor." ”

After Yoshio Shinozuka leaves, no matter who takes over as the commander of the First Army, he will definitely bring his own team.

And he Kusunayama Hideyoshi will most likely be excluded.

Rather than being excluded and uncomfortable in the headquarters, it is better to be a division commander and feel comfortable.

"Since Nanshanjun has such a great ambition, then of course I want to support it, and this is the last thing I did for Nanshanjun before I retired."

"I'll apply to Commander Tada for this."

Yoshio Shinozuka's method of honorable retirement was conceived for him by Hideyoshi Kusuyama.

Therefore, after Kusunayama Hideyoshi put forward this idea, he planned to be a favor and send Nanshan Hideyoshi a creation.

"Then thank you, Your Excellency, Commander." Kusuyama Hideyoshi looked grateful.

If the commander's application can be successful, then he will be promoted to lieutenant general.

"It's just a matter of effort."

Yoshio Shinozuka waved his hand and said, "Then, if the headquarters agrees to the application, before Nanshan-kun goes to the 37th Division to take office, he will have to trouble Nanshan-kun about the detailed battle plan for attacking Nakajo Mountain." ”

Nanshan Hideyoshi hurriedly said: "It is a great honor to solve problems for His Excellency the Commander. ”

"Yo Xi!" Yoshio Shinozuka said happily, "Then I'll wait for Nanshan-kun's good news." ”

Solve the Central Army of China in Zhongtiao Mountain first, and then the Japanese army can turn back and concentrate its forces to solve the Eighth Route Army.

How can Li Yunlong fight again, can he beat 8 divisions?

Thinking of Li Yunlong, Yoshio Shinozuka had a severe headache.

However, he soon relaxed, and he was about to retire with honor, so the headache would be left to the next commander.

……

Meanwhile.

In the new regimental headquarters.

The battalion commander and the company commanders directly under him received Li Yunlong's order to hold a meeting at the regiment headquarters.

As soon as they walked into the regiment headquarters, this group of people knew that there was another war, and they all looked excited, chattering about whether there was another war.

There were a few more giggling there.

Speaking of fighting, this group of guys is more and more excited one by one.

However, Li Yunlong opened the door curtain from the inner room of the regiment headquarters and walked out, his eyes swept like this, and everyone suddenly had serious expressions.

"What's the noise, have you all arrived?" Li Yunlong asked.

"Report to the head of the group, it's all here!"

It was Zhang Dabiao who answered, his voice was loud, he glanced at everyone, and then asked tentatively: "Commander, is there another war?" ”

The others looked at Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang who walked out from behind Li Yunlong, their eyes shining with anticipation.

"You kid guessed right, that's right, there's a fight."

Grand Master Li smiled.

Then Zhao Gang told him about the information he got from Chen Feng and the decision to completely annihilate a Japanese wing in Longwangluo.

After listening to this, everyone's eyes were a little brighter than before, and they were eager to try.

After Political Commissar Zhao finished his introduction, Li Yunlong glanced at everyone, he was very satisfied with their morale, and he directly began to deploy combat missions in a rough voice:

"Liang Gang's county brigade is responsible for blocking the Japanese troops on the Niangzi Pass."

Although most of the county brigades are militias that have only recently been transferred from the sub-districts, they are well equipped.

According to the intelligence, Niangziguan has only one brigade of troops, and a maximum of 2 squadrons that can send troops to increase the number of troops, plus artillery support, has a great advantage, which just accumulates actual combat experience for the soldiers of the county brigade.

"The fourth battalion is responsible for blocking the devil reinforcements in the direction of Jingcheng County."

"The first battalion, the second battalion, and the heavy machine gun battalion are ambushed on both sides of the dragon king convex."

"The engineer company is responsible for laying mines, the artillery battalion is responsible for artillery support, the machine gun battalion is responsible for air defense, and the sword squadron is responsible for reconnaissance and artillery guidance."

"Three battalions and a cavalry battalion as reserves."

Speaking of this, Li Yunlong paused, and his tone suddenly became heavier:

"Our battle plan this time is top secret, if anyone leaks the news, don't blame me Li Yunlong for turning his face and not recognizing anyone."

"Let's go back and prepare, each battalion and company cooking squad will prepare dry food for 3 days, and set off the morning after tomorrow."

"Yes!" Everyone looked solemn, shouted in unison, and then turned and walked out.