It turned out that after the 30th Jiaodong Group Army captured Linqu County last night, it quickly advanced toward Jiaoji Road in a concealed manner. At dawn, the division headquarters received a report on the enemy situation, saying that the Japanese troops stationed in Yidu had moved to Changle, and Jiang Qiang took the opportunity to seize Yidu.
The county seat. Considering that when Yidu was captured last time, the traitor Fang Yongchang got wind of the news in advance and fled to Jinan, and later intensified his evil deeds, this time he must be caught and put on trial. But the Jiaodong Army did not know Fang Yongchang, so they had to let his followers
Feng Baochu from Yidu County came to meet him, and this led to the scene that happened at the gate of Yidu City in the early morning.
The junior officer of the imperial army turned around and walked to Fang Yongchang, leaned down and whispered into Fang Yongchang's ear: "Listen, we are the Jiaodong Army. Please remember clearly, my name is Jiang Qiang. See you in the underworld.
Lord Hell, just complain and say that I killed you. I’m not afraid!” After saying that, Jiang Qiang took the small paper he found under Fang Yongchang’s pillow and aimed at Fang Yongchang’s head to shoot him.
When he heard that it was the Jiaodong Group Army, Fang Yongchang was heartbroken. He originally wanted to close his eyes and wait for death, but then he suddenly had an idea. The Jiaodong Army should not be fooled. Feng Baochu was a well-known good man. Maybe he could save his life.
As long as you escape this disaster and save your life, is there always a chance?
Fang Yongchang was a remnant of a warlord, so he naturally knew how to protect himself. He immediately opened his mouth and shouted loudly: "Mr. Feng, we are old acquaintances and fellow villagers. Do you want to see me die inexplicably? Please help me!"
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Feng Baochu is indeed a famous person in Yidu. Before the Anti-Japanese War, he was famous because of his enthusiasm for running schools. After the Anti-Japanese War, he was famous because his three sons, three daughters, two daughters-in-law and son-in-law all joined the Eighth Route Army. Historically, his eldest son became a cultivator in the Eighth Route Army.
The second son became the county magistrate of the Eighth Route Army, and he himself was the chairman of the Senate of Yidu County. In the end, he, his daughter, two daughters-in-law, and granddaughter all died on Ma'an Mountain. What the anti-Japanese government engraved on his monument was the glory of the nation.
, the inscription says "Shine with the sun and the moon, coexist immortally with Ma'anshan", and the large golden plaque hanging on the door of the former residence is "loyalty".
Seeing Fang Yongchang asking for help, Feng Baochu said coldly: "When you commanded the Japanese and puppet troops to slaughter villages and wipe out households, why didn't you think that they were all villagers? When you ordered your men and the Japanese to use bayonets to pick out pregnant women and children,
Why don't you think that we are all from the same village? Don't say you know me, that would make me feel embarrassed. How come I know a two-legged beast like you? It pisses me off so much."
Fang Yongchang was speechless by Feng Baochu. After a long time, he shouted again: "Don't kill me. I am willing to take you to the Japanese headquarters. There is a major general living there. I will take you to catch him!"
Feng Baochu smiled instead of being angry: "You are a traitor, but you still want to harm others when you are about to die. Do you want to lure us to the Japanese military headquarters and catch us all? His heart is to be punished! His heart is to be punished!"
Zhou Yubing is a native of Dacun Township, Liujiang County, Guangxi. He is 28 years old this year. His original name is Zhou Gouzi. In 1931, he was caught by Jiang Qiang while stealing things in Shanghai. Jiang Qiang saw that he still had some skills left and took him to the army.
Jiang Qiang once conducted special forces training and changed his name to Zhou Yubing. When Jiang Qiang was chatting with General Tang Juwu, he was sent to General Tang Juwu. Jiang Qiang had no choice but to bear the pain and let go. Later, General Tang Juwu saw that he was an Orion hunter.
Born, he had excellent marksmanship and a very flexible mind. He was good at fighting in mountains and jungles, so he was transferred to the sniper platoon at that time. Later he joined the special operations team and served as the captain of the third team of Qin Siyu's No. 1 squadron.
Zhou Yubing is an old special warfare hero. He has never seen any battles. When he saw Fang Yongchang's cowardice, his mind turned away. He couldn't let this guy die so cheaply. He was the remnant of the warlord that Jiang Qiang said.
The more sins he commits, the more money he will make. We have to find a way to get this bastard traitor to take out all the family's money. He is dead, but his traitor wife and children can still spend his money and live freely.
That's too unfair. I have to turn traitors into paupers in order to relieve their hatred.
Thinking of this, Zhou Yubing said: "You are too blind to see that the streets are full of Jiaodong troops. Your Japanese major general fled to Changle last night. How about it, you are disappointed! Once again
You must have been betrayed! Why is your life so bad, why are you always being betrayed?"
When Fang Yongchang heard that the Japanese army had gone to Changle last night, he was suddenly confused. He never imagined that he was a dignified Taoist, and that such a big thing as the Japanese army's movement of defense was not even told to him. This was not to let him become a Jiaodong Army officer.
Prisoners of?
Fang Yongchang now didn't even have the energy to scold the Japanese army for betrayal. After saying "retribution" a few times, he said to the Jiaodong Army: "The Jiaodong Group Army treats prisoners preferentially. You can't kill me casually. I can perform meritorious services, and you can rejoin my joints."
Come on, I'll give an order to the security team to surrender. Will this offset my sins?"
Jiang Qiang stood aside and smiled contemptuously: "Mr. Daoyin, you are too late. Now the whole city is under the control of our army. Your guards are prisoners just like you. Do you have anything else to say?
Is it? If not, I will send you on your way. Remember, you will be born into a good person in the next life. Don’t be born into a traitor in your future life. You will still go to hell.” After saying that, he pointed the gun again.
Fang Yongchang’s temples.
Fang Yongchang had now played all the cards in his hand and was in despair. Finally he shouted hysterically: "I have money, a lot of money. As long as you don't kill me, I am willing to give it all to you Jiaodong Army."
Don’t you need money?”
After saying this, Zhou Yubing immediately laughed: "Fang Yongchang, we have occupied Yidu City. All the Japanese and puppet properties here will be confiscated. Your money belongs to the Eighth Route Army. Do you know that you are now a pauper?"
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When Fang Yongchang heard the change in Jiang Qiang's tone, he immediately shouted: "Commander of the Jiaodong Army, I do have a lot of money, as well as many antiques, calligraphy and paintings, which are all deposited in British and American banks. I am willing to ask my family to redeem me with the money.
As long as you don't kill me, I, I, I am willing to give all the money to the Jiaodong Army."
Before Liao Guangming could answer, a sentry's salute report came from outside the door, and soon the commander of the Third Division of the Jiaodong Army came over.
Zhou Yubing was anxious to contact the division headquarters. When he entered, he saw Jiang Qiang still chattering with Fang Yongchang. He frowned, said "Hmm" and said, "Brother Jiang, what happened? The Japanese Jiaoji Road Guard Brigade
The troops, puppet troops, and spies have all been cleaned up, and the traitor Ding Xuzhai has been locked up. Why are you still dawdling? Pull him down! My command post is going to be located here, so you have cleaned up the compound."
Zhou Yubing glanced at Fang Yongchang after hearing this, and then waved his hand, asking Shunzi to lock up Fang Yongchang first, take a rest and prepare for battle.
After Shunzi and Feng Baochu slipped Fang Yongchang out, the cadres of the Third Division Staff Office were busy hanging up the maps. Fang Yongchang happened to have maps of the entire Qingzhou area and Yidu County in his office, and they were also military maps.
Compare the two.
After the radio station was set up, he received a telegram from Chang Yuan, telling him that both Shimomoto Xiongmi and Odaka Kamezo had been captured, and the Japanese troops were now being mobilized to station in Zhangdian. The 25th Brigade from Zhoucun had already set off.
Reinforce Fangzi. Some of them took trains and some took cars. Chen Yannian, Li Shucun and Wang Hu were required to keep in contact. Chen Yannian and Li Shucun were jointly commanded to quickly and completely eliminate the 25th Brigade.
Major General Naozo Nakano, commander of the 25th Brigade of the 108th Division of the Japanese Army, and Major General Tomomidi Fourth Floor, commander of the 104th Brigade of the Japanese Army, were full of eagerness for the upcoming Jiaoji Road Battle.
However, there is one difference between Major General Naoso Nakano and Major General Tomidi Fourth Floor. That is, Major General Tommidi Fourth Floor hopes to launch the Jiaoji Road mopping up operation in order to keep his position and avoid being transferred after the 108th Division returns to China for rest in the future and its designation is revoked.
The fundamental purpose of joining the reserve force is to make more money and dominate China.
Major General Naozo Nakano is a standard soldier, and what he pursues is to open up territory and leave a name in history. Therefore, his desire to launch the Jiaoji Road mopping up operation is because he is worried about the war. In other words, Major General Naozo Nakano loves to move.
In his mind, he saw that the rapid rise of the Jiaodong Group Army affected the Japanese rule of North China. Considering the war situation, he felt that the Japanese Army Garrison in Shandong must concentrate its main force to launch a large-scale mopping up operation along the Jiaoji Road to completely destroy this area.
The basis for the survival of the Jiaodong Group Army. Only in this way can the main force of the Imperial Army relieve its worries and turn to the clearing of the Taiyi Mountains.
Don't be afraid to think about anything. Once you think about it, you can figure out many ways. Major General Naozo Nakano is the kind of person who loves to think.
During this period, Nakano Naozo was stationed in Zhangdian and Zhoucun, responsible for the defense between Zhangqiu and Linzi. Due to the Cold War campaign of the Eighth Route Army, the 25th Brigade suffered heavy losses and had to be replenished. This made Nakano
Major General Zhisan fell into thinking.
After thinking about it, Major General Naozo Nakano came to several conclusions: First, the political situation in Shandong has changed. You know, at the beginning of the war, after Han Fuqu retreated, the ground in Shandong was basically anarchic, with various forces appearing in disguise, and a mixture of good and bad.
Although there are many commanders, they lack strong organizational leadership, which means they are scattered. Wherever the imperial army goes, these chaotic armed forces either surrender to the imperial army or are busy making money and grabbing territory. The common people cannot find the county magistrate.
District chiefs, security chiefs, county chiefs, district chiefs, and security chiefs have all become exiled officials who do not care about the people or the areas under their jurisdiction, and their political power has disappeared. Even those motley armed forces holding the anti-Japanese flag are basically
Activities in the Sangui zone outside the imperial army's communication lines, few people dared to confront the imperial army head-on. Since the Eighth Route Army instructors penetrated from southern Hebei to western Shandong, they began to reorganize local armed forces and establish political power. Wait until they
After marching into the hinterland of Shandong, they intensified their efforts to reorganize local forces and establish political power. If this continues, the situation in which the Chinese people are scattered in the occupied areas will end. No matter how much the imperial army concentrates on suppression, the Chinese people will stick together. This situation
It's terrible. You must know that the premise for the Empire of Japan to launch the China Incident was China's fragmented political situation. If China really achieved unification and became one, would the Empire of Japan still come to invade them?
Second, the public sentiment in Shandong has changed. Originally, the Japanese Empire had been operating in Shandong for a long time. Qingdao and Jinan have long been included in the empire's vision and infiltrated. Especially the Japanese-owned enterprises in Qingdao have long been known for their excellent product quality.
Prices are stable and transactions are fair, and it enjoys a high reputation among the people of Shandong. This is no longer possible. Since the war between China and Japan, the Chinese have regarded the Japanese as invaders. Especially after the Eighth Route Army marched into Shandong, they tried their best to promote anti-Japanese and anti-Japanese ideas.
It has guided the thinking of ordinary people in Shandong to the opposite side of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. This is terrible, and it is tantamount to digging up the roots of the security order in the occupied areas. Think about it, the Chinese are originally the sick men of East Asia. On the surface, this name means
Their citizens are addicted to opium and are physically weak. Essentially, this means that they are arrogant, blinded and ignorant. Most of them are illiterate. They cannot keep up with the pace of world change and lag behind the world ideologically, spiritually and mentally. Now it is better, starting from the raids
According to the materials seized, Shandong's Tubal Road not only promoted anti-Japanese resistance, but also advocated women's liberation, freedom of marriage, learning culture, developing production, and promoting new farming methods. Isn't this meant to liberate the Chinese people in terms of ideas, customs, science and technology, etc.?
Doesn't this wake up the sleeping lion? If this continues and ordinary Chinese people become as well-educated as the Japanese people, will the Japanese Empire still dare to invade them?
Third, Shandong's Jiaodong Group Army has particularly strong combat effectiveness, which they have demonstrated in battles in Tianjin and Dezhou.
Fourth, Shandong has now become a confrontation between the Japanese and Jiang Qiang. The Kuomintang’s armed forces have declined and can be ignored. For the imperial army, as long as the Jiaodong Group Army is eradicated, Shandong can be built into another country besides Manchuria.
A rear base to support the war against China; for Jiang Qiang, Shandong is rich in products and has a large population, which is their first choice base for development and growth. As long as they gain a foothold in Shandong, they can continue to grow their team and compete with the imperial army for control of the entire Shandong
Quan, and then march north, south, and west. Not only can he and Qin Siyu take care of each other, but they can also explore the Central Plains and have a glimpse of the Jianghuai region. Unfortunately, only the Jiaodong Army and the Imperial Army confront each other, which is far less effective than the confrontation between the Imperial Army and several powerful local factions of the Nanjing government.
, In that way, the Imperial Army can provoke them to fight among themselves and reap the benefits. Now that there are only the Jiaodong Group Army and the Imperial Army, most people in Shandong will inevitably follow the Red Party Eighth Route Army. No matter how strong the Imperial Army is, if it falls into the hands of more than 30 million Shandong people, then
The ending can be imagined with the fingers of one's toes.
After drawing these conclusions, Major General Naozō Nakano broke out in cold sweat. Every time he woke up in the middle of the night, he would stare at the roof with empty eyes, worried about the future of the war with China. He knew that no matter what,
Japan is an island country, and the basic strategic materials needed to launch a war are very scarce. The war against China is conducive to quick victory but not protracted. If it falls into a protracted war, it will be a disaster. It will not only affect the preparations for war against Wang Yizhe, but also affect the country.
The Japanese Empire is stuck in the mud of war. The current situation is not optimistic. The main force of the Imperial Army is fighting the main force of the Nanjing government army on the front line. The Jiaodong Army is booming in the area occupied by the Imperial Army. As time goes by, the Imperial Army is bound to be caught in a flanking attack from both sides.
, the danger is great.
After thinking about the overall situation and then thinking about the current situation of his 108th Division, Major General Naozō Nakano became even more worried.
The 108th Division is a special division. It is said to be a third-class division in the Japanese army. However, in fact, due to the deterioration of military discipline and the older age of the soldiers, the combat effectiveness of the 108th Division is likely to be reduced to a fourth-class division.
Naozo Nakano doesn’t think so. He believes that the main reason why the combat effectiveness of the 108th Division cannot increase is the lack of a brave and enterprising division commander and the opportunity to participate in big battles. This is consistent with the
Lieutenant General Odaka Kamezo, the new commander of the Twelfth Army, agreed.
Now, the 108th Division is the main force guarding central and eastern Shandong. Facing Jiang Qiang's Jiaodong Group Army and the remnants of the main force of the Eighth Route Army and local armed forces, it has been repeatedly beaten passively and is helpless. It is simply that the Japanese Army has pre-empted and aggressively advanced.
The spirit of the 108th Division was completely lost. If this continues, if the main force of Jiang Qiang's Jiaodong Army is not eliminated on the Wuhan battlefield and returns to Shandong, Jiang Qiang may destroy the 108th Division before it withdraws to the mainland and cancels its designation.
The division number has been cancelled.
It is precisely because of this idea that Major General Naoso Nakano was very supportive of Otaka Kamezo's plan to organize the Jiaoji Road mopping-up operation. He also sent a sealed message to Otaka Kamezo behind Ximomoto Xiongmi's back, introducing Shandong to Otaka Kamezo.
The situation between the enemy and ourselves shows that the Jiaolai area, Changwei area, and Xiaoqing River Basin are important in the entire Shandong Province. He also vowed to ensure that the 25th Brigade is well-trained and well-equipped. As long as it changes its passive attitude of being beaten and actively attacks
, will definitely make great contributions to His Majesty the Emperor.
Nakano Naozo's expression of loyalty further strengthened Otaka Kamezo's determination to launch a mopping up operation on Jiaoji Road. Of course, neither Otaka Kamezo nor Nakano Naozo knew that the Jiaodong Group Army had already retreated to southeastern Shandong and Taiyi.
Mountainous area, and is about to launch a thunderous strike.
On the evening of November 7, when Li Shucun led his troops to launch an active attack, the target was the forward stronghold of the 25th Brigade. At that time, Naozo Nakano reported to the commander of the 108th Division and the 12th Army
The Ministry of Defense reported the situation and requested additional troops. After dawn, they launched a counterattack to resolutely eliminate the Jiaodong Army who dared to make a sneak attack.
After receiving this order, Nakano Naozo felt that Shimomoto Xiongmi was out of his mind. How could he let the 25th Brigade move closer to Weixian? With the 25th Brigade gone, what would happen to this large defense area? Could it be given up?
Give it to the Jiaodong Army? Besides, even if the assembled troops should be assembled in the direction of Jinan, they should be concentrated near Weixian. If the main force of the Jiaodong Army cuts off traffic in the east and west directions, wouldn't the troops become a turtle in the urn? Therefore, he did
The troops were gathered, but no movement was made to move closer to Wei County.
Of course, in Naozou Nakano's mind, he believed that as long as he stuck to the communication lines and relied on fortifications to defend, Jiang Qiang would not be able to defeat the tens of thousands of troops of the 108th Division and the 33rd Division. This is what the 108th Division has been doing
There is no disadvantage of not being attacked by the main force of the Jiaodong Army. If they had been attacked by the instructor's artillery group, it is estimated that Nakano Naozo would not have such arrogant thoughts.
It was not until dawn that Major General Kobayashi Asaburo and Lieutenant General Shimomoto Kumaya from the Twelfth Army Headquarters sent telegrams saying that Odaka Kamezo had fallen into the hands of the Jiaodong Army and that the 25th Brigade must move eastward to support the 104th Army.
The brigade fought and rescued Commander Otaka Kamezo. Major General Naozō Nakano was shocked. He knew that if he didn't take action, once the Jiaodong Army who kidnapped Commander Otaka Kamezo escaped, he would be unable to save him even if he tried. Then he would probably be killed.
Lieutenant General Shimomoto Kumaya seized on the fact that he did not move his troops according to orders and became a scapegoat.
Nakano Naozo hurriedly took action. Trains were stranded at Zhangqiu, Zhangdian, Zhoucun, and Linzi stations. At this time, Nakano Naozo no longer cared whether the cars were passenger cars, tank cars, or coal trucks, and ordered
All troops, tanks, and artillery were requisitioned, and troops, tanks, and artillery were transported in batches by train. Armored vehicles opened the way in front and guarded the safety of the train.
Major General Naozō Nakano calculated that from Zhoucun Station to Weixian Station, it is a total of 112 kilometers, and it can be reached in three hours at most. Zhangqiu is further away and Linzi is closer, which can just allow the troops to separate the vanguard.
, main force and rear guard for easy support.
The Jiaodong Army's all-out attack last night caused the 132nd Regiment, which was tasked with guarding the north of Jiaoji Road, to lose one brigade of troops. Currently, the remaining two brigade and the brigade headquarters of the regiment are on standby in Zhoucun. Naozo Nakano
He ordered the entire brigade and Japanese-owned transportation companies in Zhoucun and Zhangdian to gather together, and asked the captain of the 132nd Regiment, Senior Colonel Hai Laomingrong, to lead a brigade to advance along the Jiqing Highway in cars, leaving a brigade to command the Jiaoji Road garrison.
Zhangqiu, Zhoucun, Zhangdian, Linzi garrison and pseudo-garrisons guarded these strategic points. He led the brigade and regiment headquarters, field artillery brigade and the well-established 117th Regiment by train. Jiaoji Road and Jiqing Road
The two units rely on each other and can support each other in the event of an accident.
This is the cunning point of Nakano Naozo. Although Jiang Qiang, disguised as Moto Kuma Mi, repeatedly ordered his entire brigade to move eastward, and also asked him to bring the Jiaoji Road garrison under his jurisdiction, this guy still stayed.
A field brigade was hired to look after the house.
Not to mention, under the urging of a telegram every half hour from the headquarters of the 108th Division, the experienced combat veteran Naozo Nakano personally sent telegrams to various stations along the Jiaoji Road. From Zhoucun to Weixian
, all stations along the road reported that it was safe to pass. Nakano Naozo was relieved and ordered the armored cars from Linzi Station to set out to explore the road. He led the main force to board the trains one by one, and drove eastward in a mighty manner.
After Li Shucun read Jiang Qiang's telegram, he sent a telegram to Chang Yuan to inquire about the progress.
Chang Yuan called back. The troops had been fighting and marching all night last night. They were very tired and could not increase their marching speed. The Sixth Division suffered heavy casualties in a series of battles that attracted heavy Japanese troops to move to Jiaodong. Two garrison brigades from Dezhou and Qinghe were added.
Part of the strength of the troops affected the combat effectiveness and movement speed of the troops. Especially during the breakout in Dezhou, in order to facilitate the concealed breakout, cars and rubber-bottomed trucks were left in the mountainous areas for concealment, and the mobility of the troops was significantly reduced. The two security brigades of Dezhou and Qinghe,
There was no pack horse in the first place, and with the addition of some backbones to supplement the 7th Brigade, the composition of recruits is higher and the movement speed is slower. Now the troops are pretending to be moving and are rushing along the Jiaoji Road. It is estimated that it will take another two hours to reach the designated location.
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Now the Japanese army may be arriving soon, and the Jiaodong Group Army may not be able to arrive on time, so let the three and fourth brigades of the First Division work together to destroy the 25th Brigade!
The division commander has generally reported the enemy's situation clearly. The main force of the Japs is going east by train, and there is also a brigade going east by car along Jiqing Road. The speed of the cars cannot keep up with the train. The Japs stationed in Linzi are stronger than those in Zhoucun and Zhangdian.
The Japanese from Zhangqiu will arrive first, and the Japanese from Zhangqiu will arrive last. In this way, the battle plan must be modified appropriately, and the Japanese will be eliminated section by section, section by section, and section by section.
Calculating the distance from Zhangqiu to Zhoucun, Zhoucun to Linzi, and Linzi to Yidu, Li Shucun knew that it would take two hours for the last Japanese train from Zhangqiu to reach Yidu, and the nearest Linzi
It only takes forty minutes for the Japanese army's train to reach Yidu, so it will be easy to handle. Our army's first battle is only a Japanese army brigade, and it is concentrated on one train. As long as the train is overturned, the Japanese can be chopped down like melons and vegetables.
Clean up the vanguard. When the Japs behind them catch up with reinforcements, it will be time to teach the third brigade to eliminate the main Japs force.
As for the Japanese brigade that set off from Zhoucun by car, their speed was a little slower. At best, they arrived at the battlefield when our army destroyed the main force of the Japanese army who took the train. They could completely let the Fourth Teaching Brigade eat up this Japanese brigade.
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Li Shucun did some calculations and found that the Japanese army had a total of two regiments and six infantry brigades. The division headquarters report made it clear. The little devil reported that the total number of troops lost last night was one brigade, and there were still five brigades left, plus a field artillery brigade.
.My Third Teaching Brigade has eaten three Japanese brigades, a brigade and regiment headquarters, and a field artillery brigade. At least we have to let the Fourth Teaching Brigade kill two Japanese brigades. Otherwise, Liu Qiang will scold his mother.