At about 4:10 in the morning, the telegram that the 92nd Army broke through the Eighth Route Army's river defense positions was quickly transmitted to the group army headquarters. It was a good start in the first battle, which really made all the national army generals feel very excited.
In this regard, Li Xianzhou felt quite puzzled. The speed and results of the Xiaohuangji Battle really puzzled him. However, the telegram submitted by the 21st Division strongly stated that our offensive was properly deployed, the firepower was deployed in an orderly manner, and the officers and soldiers were brave in combat.
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After receiving the telegram, the 92nd Army headquarters did not go to the battlefield to verify it, but directly reported the news of victory to the group army headquarters.
Chief of Staff Feng Jichang said: "General, I don't think the 21st Division is exaggerating in the telegram. This just shows that our army has strong combat effectiveness. You must know that after the formation of the group army, Shangfeng allocated a batch of American equipment to our army.
The firepower of our army at all levels has been greatly enhanced!"
"The 21st Division is built as a trump card. The original artillery units directly under the 92nd Army are dispersed and replenished to the artillery units directly under each division, so that the firepower of the artillery units directly under the divisions is also improved!"
"Although the Eighth Route Army in the Hebei, Shandong and Henan areas is not weak in strength, it is far inferior to our army. They thought that relying on the river defense positions was enough to resist our army. This must have given rise to arrogance, and they were defeated by our army in one fell swoop!"
Even though there were many doubts in his heart, it was an indisputable fact that the 21st Division occupied Xiaohuangji. Li Xianzhou greatly praised the 21st Division in his reply, and at the same time ordered the 92nd Army to quickly deploy north of the old route of the Yellow River and continue to advance north.
At about the same time, after the Military Region confirmed that the main force of the 92nd Army had shown signs of crossing the river, Zhou Weihan also received a telegram.
"What good news. It seems that the 92nd Army has fallen into the trap. Since they are so cooperative, we should take the next step!" Zhou Weihan said with a smile.
"According to the current situation, the 92nd Army now has two divisions and seven regiments in total, heading north from Qingtiji. In order to ensure a smooth passage and coordinate with the follow-up 12th Army, it is impossible for them all to go northward. They have to gather at Qingti.
Leave a regiment of troops behind!"
"And our army has deployed five regiments, namely the two main regiments of the teaching brigade, and another regiment directly under the military region, Caoxian Independent Regiment, and Chengwu Independent Regiment. There are some gaps in weapons and equipment, but if it is just slow
The 92nd Army operation can still be accomplished!" Chief of Staff Zhao Bingzhang said.
After getting along with Zhao Bingzhang recently, Zhou Weihan discovered that although the chief of staff did not go to a regular military academy, he really had a pair of brushes. He could not only find and fill in the gaps, but also often make targeted suggestions, so his attitude towards him changed greatly.
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Zhou Weihan nodded when he heard this: "I guess the national army must be very happy at this time. Maybe the national army in Dayangji has already started preparing breakfast and can't wait to join up!"
"Pass my order, the 14th and 15th brigades are approaching Dayangji immediately, and the assault regiment will launch an attack according to the established plan!"
A large battle often involves multiple battle plans, but Zhou Weihan proposed only one battle plan this time, but it included a variety of possibilities for the national army and made targeted arrangements.
The tasks of each participating unit are different. Cadres at the brigade commander level only know the combat tasks of their own unit and have only a vague understanding of other units. This is to prevent the detailed combat plan from leaking to the outside world. After all, it is different from the national army.
In fighting the Japanese army.
As the sky dawned, the reconnaissance company, as the eyes of the assault regiment, sent several lurking teams to disguise themselves overnight, but were not discovered by the national army's reconnaissance troops.
"Look, the National Army has finished breakfast and seems to be preparing to move in. Yoyo, look at this group of National Army soldiers who are getting on the truck. They are different. Other National Army soldiers are wearing cloth shoes, but this group of National Army soldiers are wearing cloth shoes.
They are leather shoes, and they seem to be equipped with a Garand rifle!"
"Let me take a look. It's true. It should be a security force. It was dark yesterday and I couldn't see clearly. I only discovered it now. Report it immediately!"
The situation in Dayang Ji was quickly reported to Dong Jiang via walkie-talkie. Zhou Weihan made it very clear to Dong Jiang at the beginning that the assault group needed to stab the enemy in the heart.
Zhao Bingzhang clearly stated in the mission given to the assault regiment that the assault regiment should make the first attack and be responsible for cutting off the successive connections between the 12th Army.
"Commander, the headquarters called back, the 14th and 15th brigades are in place, our unit can launch an attack at the right time!"
"I know!" Dong Jiang said.
At this time, the 14th Brigade and the 15th Brigade attacked five kilometers from Huanggang and Xuanmiao respectively, setting up a net on the path of the 12th Army. The assault regiment was like a poisonous snake lurking around Dayangji, ready to attack.
At the same time, the two regiments of the Fourth Teaching Brigade accompanying the headquarters also moved westward from Luoji, aiming directly at Dayangji. A battle in the Yucheng area was about to begin.
The 18th Army Headquarters and the 12th Army have nearly 30,000 troops and carry a large amount of food and grass supplies. The entire Dayangji is like a military camp inside and outside, and it is impossible for all troops to set off at the same time.
As the departure order was issued, the entire Dayangji became a state of chaos. No matter how hard the officers tried to suppress it, the troops seemed to be in a state of chaos.
The first to set off were the 58th, 59th and 60th Regiments of the 20th Division of the 12th Army, followed by the 64th Regiment of the 22nd Division. The 65th Regiment served as the escort force for the group army headquarters, and the 66th Regiment and the supplementary regiment were responsible for escorting grain and grass supplies.
He Cuizhi, commander of the 12th Army, led the 481st, 482nd, and 485th Regiments of the 81st Division to the rear and was responsible for handling the aftermath of Dayangji.
He Cuizhi took the initiative to propose the rear mission. He also wanted to let the 486th Regiment stay by the Longhai Railway to return to the army. Li Xianzhou understood what he meant, but since the 92nd Army was advancing smoothly, he did not want to follow He Cuizhi anymore.
Do more calculations.
Dayangji was located on the earth platform. He Cuizhi looked at the long queue heading north, how majestic it was, and couldn't help but feel excited.
"Military seat, we'll be home when we reach southwest Shandong!" the adjutant said.
"Yes, after six years of fighting, many brothers have been buried in other places, and now they finally have their whereabouts!" He Cuizhi said with a smile on his face. No matter how Li Xianzhou suppressed him, compared with garrisoning in Jincheng, they were in these mountains.
The children of winter prefer to return to their hometown.
The happy mood had not lasted long, but something unexpected happened. In the blink of an eye, He Cuizhi noticed bursts of yellow smoke rising from the east side of Dayangji. He seemed a little unsure and immediately climbed up to the roof.
In the field of vision of the telescope, He Cuizhi saw a group of officers and soldiers wearing khaki military uniforms converging towards the 12th Army.
"The military seat seems to be one of ours, could it be the 486th Regiment?" the adjutant said.
"Impossible, the 486th Regiment did not receive the order to retreat, how could it go north? It's the Eighth Route Army, this is the Eighth Route Army!" He Cuizhi felt a cold air running from his spine to Tianling Gai, and imagined various possibilities in his mind.
He Cuizhi decisively pulled out his gun as a warning, and the soldiers who were cleaning up the surrounding barbed wire fence were immediately alerted. Unfortunately, the main force of the 12th Army that had already moved north did not hear any movement amid the rumbling trucks.
