The Japanese 112th Division had suffered heavy losses three times due to attacks by the Mawushan guerrillas. The Japanese commander knew that he was no match. In order to avoid suffering heavy casualties again, he presented his analysis and judgment to the division commander.
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The commander of the 112th Division heard that Xu Dalong's troops appeared at Niangzi Pass again. He felt very headache and thought that he was no match for Xu Dalong. He simply gave up the idea of attacking Niangzi Pass.
He believed that Xu Dalong's troops could not hold on here for a long time, and wanted to wait until Xu Dalong left.
Zhou Ping'an, Li Kun, Hu Dahai and the officers and soldiers of the Jinsui Army all felt a little ashamed after hearing the reason why the Japanese army retreated directly. The Japanese did not take the Jinsui Army seriously and had been bullying the Jinsui Army. However,
When they faced Xu Dalong's guerrillas, they didn't even dare to let go and turned around and ran away.
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This gap is too big, which only adds to their admiration for Xu Dalong and the Mawushan guerrillas.
The chief of staff did not break his promise and gave Xu Dalong the equipment of an infantry regiment, plus 100,000 yuan, to express his gratitude.
To Zhang Wanhe and the Taiyue Military Region, Xu Dalong is just a golden chicken that can lay eggs. It is a pity to let such a precious kid become a teacher.
In order to keep Xu Dalong, they sent another telegram to Xu Dalong, asking him to continue to stay here in the Shanxi-Sui Army. When his superiors canceled the transfer order, he would return to the Mawushan base area.
In accordance with Xu Dalong's request, Li Kun communicated with the Jinsui Army. The Jinsui Army currently did not have the task of fighting the Japanese army. He discussed with Dalong and simply held a short training course for officers in the Jinsui Army.
Xu Dalong came to teach the strategies and tactics of guerrilla warfare.
In this way, Xu Dalong stayed in the Jinsui Army for another half month. The study class was over, but his superiors still did not cancel Xu Dalong's transfer order.
Xu Dalong had no choice but to send a telegram to General Fu, saying that he was going to the Zhongtiao Mountain headquarters as a guest.
General Fu was very happy to receive the telegram from Xu Dalong. He replied the telegram and warmly invited him to the Zhongtiao Mountain headquarters, saying that he had important matters to discuss with him.
Xu Dalong sent a telegram to report to the commander, who agreed that he should go to the Zhongtiao Mountain headquarters to assist the Guo army in combat.
Xu Dalong came to the Zhongtiao Mountain headquarters and was warmly received by General Fu, the Chief of Staff and other generals in the headquarters.
At the reception banquet, General Fu said: "Brother Dalong, you helped the Fifth Theater and the Ninth Theater fight wonderful battles, especially this time we achieved a great victory in Burma. We all have some opinions.
We are old friends and have a recent relationship. When you come to Zhongtiao Mountain this time, we also hope to launch a major battle. We hope that Brother Dalong can lend a helping hand. We brothers will work together to fight and win a Zhongtiao Mountain.
A great victory in Tiaoshan."
Xu Dalong said: "Thank you Commander-in-Chief for your kindness. Brother, I came here this time hoping to cooperate with the generals to fight a beautiful battle in Zhongtiao Mountain."
His attitude satisfied General Fu and the generals of the Fruit Army present. Everyone toasted to Xu Dalong one after another, and the atmosphere was very warm.
Xu Dalong rested one night in Zhongtiao Mountain and attended the combat meeting of Zhongtiao Mountain Headquarters the next day.
The chief of staff of the headquarters first introduced the enemy situation around Zhongtiao Mountain. The Japanese troops around Zhongtiao Mountain belonged to the Japanese 112th Division, 37th Division, and 38th Division, with a total strength of more than 60,000 people.
A group army of Huang Xiejun has more than 40,000 troops. The total strength of Guojun troops in Zhongtiao Mountain is 220,000.
The enemy and we often exchange fire, but these are small-scale battles. It can be said that the two sides maintain a confrontational situation.
A month ago, the 75th Brigade of the 38th Division of the Japanese Army captured Yushan County and became a wedge in the Guojun defense zone in Zhongtiao Mountain, posing a huge threat to the Guojun troops in Zhongtiao Mountain.
The Zhongtiao Mountain Command had organized an offensive campaign in the hope of driving out the Japanese troops here, but was met with a counterattack by the Japanese troops.
They were preparing to launch another large-scale offensive campaign, and Xu Dalong happened to be a guest. Of course, General Fu wanted to invite Xu Dalong to participate in this campaign.
After listening to the chief of staff's introduction, Xu Dalong did not immediately express his opinion. He carefully checked the combat map of the Zhongtiao Mountain area and had an idea of how to proceed next.
When General Fu asked Xu Dalong for his opinion, Xu Dalong asked: "What goals do you want to achieve in this battle?"
General Fu said: "As long as we can recapture Yushan County and drive the Japanese 75th Brigade out of the Guo Army's defense area."
Xu Dalong said: "The Japanese 75th Brigade is now in a position like a turtle's head sticking out. Are you interested in cutting off its head?"
The chief of staff said: "Brother Dalong, is this appetite a bit too much? The last offensive campaign we organized was to encircle and annihilate the Japanese infantry brigade. As a result, after the battle started, the Japanese 37th
Both the division and the 38th Division sent reinforcements, and our army had to retreat, ending the last offensive campaign."
General Fu knew Xu Dalong very well, and he believed that Xu Dalong was not just talking casually. Since he said this, he must have relatively mature ideas.
General Fu said: "Brother Dalong, it would be best if we could eat the Japanese 75th Brigade. Can you tell us how to conduct this battle?"
Xu Dalong did not express his thoughts immediately. He asked: "Sir, how many troops do you plan to dispatch to launch this offensive campaign?"
The chief of staff said: "We can mobilize three armies, with a total strength of about 70,000. If these troops are only used to fight against the Japanese 75th Brigade, it will naturally be enough, but we must also guard against Japanese reinforcements.
There are some shortcomings.”
Xu Dalong said: "We have enough troops."
The chief of staff asked: "How will the forces be distributed?"
Xu Dalong said: "Two armies were used to surround the Japanese 75th Brigade, and one army was responsible for blocking the Japanese 38th Division's reinforcements; the Japanese Army's 37th Division's reinforcements were blocked by the Mawushan guerrillas.
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Hearing this, the generals at the Zhongtiao Mountain Command all knew that the Mawu Mountain guerrillas were coming to join the war, and they were very excited.
The chief of staff asked: "Brother Dalong, how many troops do you plan to bring?"
Xu Dalong said: "The strength of our guerrillas participating in the war is a brigade, a tank brigade and a special operations brigade. Depending on the situation on the battlefield, the flying brigade can be dispatched."
General Fu asked: "Brother Dalong, how do you plan to distribute the troops?"
Xu Dalong said: "A brigade of troops blocked the reinforcements of the Japanese 37th Division. The special operations brigade, tank brigade and flying brigade cooperated with your army to attack the Japanese 75th Brigade."
General Fu said with some confusion: "Brother Dalong, with our two armies, plus your tank brigade, special operations brigade, and flying brigade, we are sure to encircle and annihilate the Japanese 75th Brigade, but you
Isn’t it a bit risky to use only one brigade to block the reinforcements of the Japanese 37th Division?”
Xu Dalong smiled and said: "Sir Fu, don't worry. To block the reinforcements of the Japanese 37th Division, it is enough for us to dispatch one brigade of troops."
The chief of staff believed that it was very difficult for the Zhongtiaoshan troops to use one corps to block the reinforcements of the Japanese 38th Division, but Xu Dalong planned to use a brigade of troops to block the Japanese 37th Division. This was really too risky.
Yes, even a little unreliable.
He said worriedly: "It is really too risky to use only one brigade to block the reinforcements of the 37th Division. Do you think you can deploy more troops to participate?"
Xu Dalong said: "Chief of Staff, please rest assured, I am absolutely sure that I can stop the Japanese reinforcements."
General Fu still has great trust in Xu Dalong. He thinks that since Xu Dalong said this, he must be sure of it, because Xu Dalong has never disappointed anyone.
He said: "If this is the case, we are indeed sure to eat the Japanese 75th Brigade, and I agree to deploy the offensive campaign according to this idea."
The generals at Zhongtiao Mountain also expressed that they had no doubts, so Xu Dalong and the chief of staff were responsible for formulating the battle plan, and various ministries began to mobilize troops and generals to make preparations for the station.
Mawu Mountain Base Area.
After Li Yunlong received Xu Dalong's telegram, he was very happy. He said: "This is really great. Brother Dalong has found work for us again. This time I will personally lead the team to Zhongtiao Mountain and clean up the little house."
Devil."
Soon after, Li Yunlong and Zhang Dabiao led the New First Brigade and Cui Zhenyue's chariot brigade, leaving the Mawu Mountain base and heading straight for Zhongtiao Mountain.
Zhao Gang also notified the flying brigade, asking them to be ready to participate in the war at any time.
Li Yunlong came to the Zhongtiao Mountain Command and was warmly received by General Fu and the generals of the Zhongtiao Mountain Command.
When he heard that the New 1st Brigade was to be used to block the attack, he was very unhappy. He believed that the New 1st Brigade should be the main attacker to encircle and annihilate the Japanese 75th Brigade, and only let them carry out defense and blockade. It was really overqualified.
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Xu Dalong knew Li Yunlong very well, and he knew how to make Li Yunlong happy. He said: "Commander, the reinforcements of the Japanese army are the entire 37th Division. In order to block the reinforcements of the 38th Division, the Guo Army used an entire army.
, you only have one brigade, this is an extremely difficult task."
As soon as Li Yunlong heard this, he felt balanced in his heart. Blocking an entire Japanese division was indeed a difficult battle, which showed the level of a commander. Xu Dalong gave him such a difficult task, which fully demonstrated his commitment to
his trust.
He patted his chest and promised that he would be able to block the Japanese reinforcements and never let a single Japanese soldier reach the battlefield of the Japanese 75th Brigade.
Zhang Dabiao is also a tough guy. Although he is also brave enough to shoulder heavy responsibilities like Li Yunlong, he is still a little worried. After all, it is too much pressure for a brigade to deal with the entire Japanese 37th Division. Although he believes
With the combat effectiveness of the new brigade, it will definitely be able to block the Japanese attack, but the casualties will definitely be huge.
He couldn't say anything in front of everyone. After the meeting was over and he returned to the temporary base of the New First Brigade, Zhang Dabiao quietly came to find Xu Dalong.
He asked: "Brother Dalong, we are fighting with the friendly forces. Why not let the friendly forces send more troops to block the Japanese reinforcements with the New First Brigade? I am very worried that after this battle, our New First Brigade will