Chapter 458 Eight Gaya Deer, Betrayed by Eight Routes!
The defense area except Kong Jie and a few others encountered a fierce Japanese attack.
The remaining lines of defense of the Eighth Route Army in northwestern Shanxi were also attacked by the Japanese two hours after the battle began.
The flames of war ignited the entire northwest of Shanxi almost in an instant.
The Japanese took it for granted that outside the main attack point of Shuozhou, the rest of the Eighth Route Army's defense lines would be weak.
The fact is exactly what they thought.
The Japanese attack here can only be described as smooth.
Of course, this smooth flow was deliberately done by the Eighth Route Army. After resisting for a while, they deliberately let the Japanese go deep inside.
The Japanese took it for granted that the Eighth Route Army's combat capabilities were weak. The strong combat capabilities of the Eighth Route Army in the past were all the waste of those former units.
The smooth offensive greatly encouraged the Japanese's arrogance.
This group of devils are even more arrogant and believe that this battle will not last long at all, and it is estimated that the battle will be resolved tonight.
But how could they have imagined that all of this was a trap set for them!
Most of the troops resisting them on the front line were actually Ding Wei, Li Yunlong and Kong Jie.
The remaining regimental commanders only left one normally organized battalion-level unit.
The remaining troops are nearby, waiting for an opportunity to ambush the invading Japanese soldiers, preparing to have a good year.
The Japanese soldiers who are about to become dumpling fillings are still celebrating what they will eat tonight, and the teams lying in ambush everywhere are also ready to attack.
The Eighth Route Army soldiers who were responsible for luring the Japanese soldiers deeper into the enemy fought and retreated, deliberately pretending to be invincible.
The Japanese soldiers didn't think much, leaving a small number of soldiers to occupy the battlefield, and then began to go deep into the ambush circle.
When this group of Japanese soldiers entered the vicinity of the ambush circle, they were all attacked to varying degrees.
now.
The arrogant Japanese soldiers only thought that this was a fight between trapped beasts and a counterattack before death by the Eighth Route Army. They didn't pay much attention to it and just sent a small force to pursue it.
The original Japanese regiment was gradually divided into a brigade, a squadron, a squad, and even a squad.
But at this time, the Japanese soldiers still didn't notice anything was wrong. Perhaps because their attack went too smoothly, they simply used this battle as a training ground.
Although the Japanese army expanded the battlefield, the quality of the soldiers also declined rapidly. They were far less difficult than they were at the beginning of the war. Similarly, their tactical literacy was also much lower.
If these Japs really had the same qualities as before the war started, Ding Wei was really not sure that they would be fooled.
From a bird's eye view, the Japanese troops were dismantled and were chasing the Eighth Route Army units along the way.
They continued to encounter attacks along the way, and the intensity of their attacks was gradually increasing.
Just like boiling a frog in warm water, by the time these devils reacted, it was already too late!
An ambush point at a certain Eighth Route Army location.
When the machine guns in the machine gun position poked out two holes and mopped up seven or eight Japanese soldiers at the same time, the soldiers clearly realized that they had been ambushed.
Although they were attacked, the most basic tactical coordination was still there. The Japanese soldiers hurriedly set up counterattack positions and waited for the arrival of supporting troops.
But after observing the terrain, they discovered that this place, let alone an ambush, was a hiding place. There were no defenses in the open area, so they could only be passively attacked.
Because they were attacked from different directions during the pursuit, and because they were few in number, I thought of capturing a few Eighth Route Army soldiers alive so that I could go back and claim credit from my superiors.
The Japs' troops were dispersed some more. The Japs squadron, which originally numbered hundreds, was split into a combat force of twenty or thirty men, with a maximum strength of only two or three squads.
Scenes like this also happen everywhere on the battlefield.
When encountering smart Japanese soldiers, they do not pursue them. The goal of the action is very clear, which is to reach the predetermined location.
This is not difficult either.
Since the Eighth Route Army can disperse their forces, they will also have ways to concentrate their forces to deal with it. The method is the same as before, which is to lure the enemy deep into the enemy's territory and then encircle it from all sides.
To be even more ruthless is to deliberately create a gap and wait for these devils to jump in.
To use Ding Wei's words, the entire northwest of Shanxi has become a mess.
Battles, large and small, took place all over northwest Shanxi, and there was no sign of stopping.
The situation that the Japanese soldiers often faced was that as soon as the battle here ended, a new army would come over to take over the battle.
Wheel warfare comes into play here.
The Japanese soldiers regarded this place as a training ground, and the Eighth Route Army did the same. The opportunity to train troops in this way, test the results of the patrol, and test new tactics was naturally not to be missed.
It's easy to get in and hard to get out.
The Japanese soldiers who penetrated deeply into the hinterland realized that something was wrong and immediately thought of breaking out of the encirclement. However, after breaking out of one circle, they often faced another encirclement.
The battle locations are one after another. The Japanese soldiers have no chance to breathe and will be attacked no matter where they go.
The intensity of the battle alternated between high and low, constantly adjusting the Japanese's nerves.
Almost every Eighth Route Army soldier is fighting with all his strength.
Feeling sorry for the bullet?
does not exist!
The Japanese soldiers running around are their mobile ammunition depot.
After an ambush, not only all the bullets consumed are returned, but also a lot of money can be made.
The reason why the fighting was so intense and the regimental leaders were willing to give Ding Wei some face was also very simple.
They have all received more or less favors from Ding Wei.
Where did all the materials Ding Wei seized go?
After handing it over, it is still in their hands. Let’s not talk about the distant situation. Let’s talk about a recent incident first.
Ding Wei led his troops to steal the Japanese arsenal, and the bullets they seized were eventually divided among them.
There are also those doctors and nurses whom Ding Wei arrested before. Because of the extra medical resources, some regiment-level cadres also received effective treatment when they were injured.
No matter who he is, he has benefited from Ding Wei to some extent.
In addition, Ding Wei was never stingy during meetings, and his worldliness made Ding Wei very understanding.
The brigade commander and the boss often said good things about Ding Wei.
The image of Ding Wei, a good old man, vividly appeared on the paper.
If I eat and drink enough, other comrades can also drink soup and eat some meat. Who doesn't like him?
Usually, Ding Wei did not ask for anything in return. He seized supplies and handed over the excess. Even if they were not familiar with Ding Wei, they had no ill intentions toward him.
They have always wanted to repay Ding Wei's favor, but now that Ding Wei has just made a small request, how can they not repay him?
Aren't you afraid that Ding Wei will be discouraged, or that some of the other comrades who support Ding Wei will stab you in the back, shoot you in the face, and deliberately slack off on the battlefield and wear small shoes?
The deeper reason is that this battle can obviously make a lot of money and make their mouths full of oil!
The battle is not about getting bigger and poorer, but about getting richer and richer.
Pick out any unit at random, and after the battle, the soldiers’ pockets will be full of bullets!
at the same time.
The Japanese soldiers in the direction of Shuozhou also discovered problems with their offensive at other positions.
The defense line that was originally thought to be weak in defense turned out to be so fierce in attack?
They originally wanted to divide their troops to support them, but they were bitten hard. Kong Jie and the others did not give the Japanese in front of them any chance to turn back.
Even if you die, you will have to die on my territory.
The Japanese soldiers in the encirclement were also angry and anxious. The support troops had not arrived for a long time, so they could only hit them with hammers here and there.
If you want to rendezvous with your own troops, it doesn't matter which army you choose, just rendezvous first.
But this group of Japanese soldiers can only think about it.
The various units of the Eighth Route Army were like a surgeon with a scalpel in his hand and superb medical skills, cutting their troops into pieces with one knife after another.
It is difficult to launch an effective attack.
News of the operations of various ministries quickly reached the 28th Brigade Headquarters.
"Old Ding, Old Ding, now I finally understand why you went to great lengths to hand over supplies and were willing to give them to your comrades."
Qiu Chan looked at the battle report and spoke slowly.
The cooperation between the various units was very smooth, with almost no gaps, and the attacking Japanese units were all trapped here.
"Why?" Ding Wei asked with a smile.
"Did you expect this day to come a long time ago?" Qiu Chan didn't answer, but asked: "You have long wanted to have a big war, so that's why you did this?"
"You are indeed overthinking this." Ding Wei smiled and said: "At the beginning, I only thought about supporting our comrades, so how could I consider these things.
However, it’s not my fault, I am a good guy in the army, and I didn’t even ask them for anything.”
"It's not that you don't open your mouth, you are ready to do something big as soon as you open your mouth." Qiu Chan couldn't help but shook her head.
She simply couldn't imagine it.
Tens of thousands of Japanese soldiers were broken into pieces by them, and they were divided and attacked.
"The big one?" Ding Wei sneered, showing disdain: "The big one is still behind!
The Japs here are full, but the Japs near Ping'an County are still hungry. It's just a good time to give them a good time and treat them to something good."
Hearing this, Qiu Chan's expression was shaken. Is Ding Wei ready to take action?
The situation in northwestern Shanxi became increasingly chaotic, and Ding Wei knew very well that it was time to give the Japanese a tough meal.
At this moment, the First Army Headquarters was also in chaos.
The sudden development of the situation was completely beyond Yoshio Shinozuka's expectations.
He thought that this battle would go very smoothly, but the imperial army in the direction of Ming Shuozhou was violently attacked.
According to the news sent back from the front line, the Eighth Route Army's offensive was extremely fierce, and it was obviously the result of deploying most of the main troops.
Based on the experience of many battles with the Eighth Route Army, Yoshio Shinozuka could only conclude this result.
But the reality was far beyond his imagination. The Japanese troops who were preparing to attack the Eighth Route Army by surprise actually fell into a trap.
The early battle went smoothly, but it was all an illusion. The purpose of the Eighth Route Army was to put them in and then attack them separately.
The actual situation is that the Eighth Route Army also did it.
But what Shinozuka Yoshio couldn't figure out was how could the Eighth Route Army still have the strength to resist the Imperial Army's attack?
They were clearly caught off guard and had no time to react, so they had no choice but to retreat hastily!
Shinozuka Yoshio Shoji was confused, but Okamura Neji would not give him any chance.
"Baga!" Neji Okamura slammed the message on the table and shouted at Yoshio Shinozuka: "Explain to me, explain, what is going on!
This group of Tuballu clearly had a premeditated plan. They didn't do it intentionally at all. They just wanted to paralyze us and attract us in.
Now tens of thousands of imperial troops are trapped in the encirclement of the Eighth Route Army, and it is difficult for Shuozhou's combat troops to withdraw from the battlefield.
This means that the Eighth Route Army will definitely be fooled and resist vigorously, and is not in the mood to estimate the other lines of defense?"
"Hai!"
Shinozuka Yoshio hurriedly stood up, searched and scratched his belly, and thought about the reason.
The script didn't go as he imagined, and Yoshio Shinozuka didn't know how to explain it for a while.
"Your Excellency, Commander, this...this..." Yoshio Shinozuka hesitated and couldn't say a word for a long time.
"Baga, what I want is an explanation, a valid reason, not just to see you hesitating." Okamura Neiji said angrily.
At this moment, he was so angry that he almost went crazy.
The success of the early stage of the war was actually just an illusion made by the Eighth Route Army.
This huge sense of gap made Neji Okamura unable to accept it for a while.
These Tubalu are so cunning that they can get along with each other in this way to deal with the imperial army.
Where do they have the courage? Aren't they afraid of shooting themselves in the foot?
Neji Okamura looked ugly, and he wanted to shoot Yoshio Shinozuka on the spot, but the war was imminent, if he really wanted to kill Yoshio Shinozuka.
Although the anger in the heart can be eliminated, it cannot change the situation of the entire battlefield, especially if the imperial troops are fighting on the front line.
After his commander was shot, it must have been an unimaginable blow to morale.
Yoshio Shinozuka lowered his head and did not dare to speak.
This was obviously an intelligence error, and they misestimated the strength of the Eighth Route Army.
What made Yoshio Shinozuka even more frightened was that the Eighth Route Army had actually developed into this?
Okamura Neji also thinks the same way.
No matter what, the Eighth Route Army in Northwestern Shanxi must be completely eradicated. Even if it cannot be eradicated, it must be severely damaged.
Otherwise, if they continue to develop at this level, they may not know what they will develop into.
While the current situation is still under control, we must think of remedies.
Just when Okamura Neiji was preparing to send another unit to support, open a gap outside the encirclement, and counter-encircle the Eighth Route Army.
Another piece of bad news reached Neji Okamura.
"Your Excellency, Commander, Your Excellency, Commander!" A second lieutenant ran in in a hurry.
"Baga, as an imperial soldier, what does it look like to be in a panic!" Neji Okamura said angrily.
"Hai!" The Japanese second lieutenant stood up quickly and nodded.
"Say, what's wrong!" Okamura Neji said angrily.
The imperial army is surrounded, what bad news is there now?
"Reporting to your Excellency, Commander, the Eighth Route Army is sabotaging our roads and railways!" the Japanese Second Lieutenant stood up and said.
After hearing the news, the expression on Shinozuka Yoshio's face became a little subtle, and he looked at the second lieutenant in surprise.
"Nani!" Okamura Neji's expression changed drastically and he asked in disbelief: "What did you say? Say it again!"
"Your Excellency General, the roads and railways in the occupied area are being severely damaged by the Eighth Route Army!" the Japanese second lieutenant stood up and said.
"Baga, are you just going to watch the enemy destroy the road?" Okamura Neiji said angrily.
The Japanese second lieutenant said tremblingly: "Your Excellency, Commander, the enemy is sending cavalry, which is very mobile.
The imperial army stationed nearby did pursue them, but..."
At this point, the second lieutenant no longer dared to say anything further.
Without machine guns, it goes without saying what consequences the infantry would have on the cavalry.
Hearing this, Okamura Neji only felt his scalp numb.
He just wanted to understand one thing, where did these Tuba Road get so many troops, whether they were large-scale infantry or cavalry?