Chapter 891: Letter to the Nation and Compatriots in North China
The conversation was split between two sides, and the leadership team of the Hebei, Shandong and Yu branch gathered together for a rare occasion.
When the Deputy Chief of General Staff saw the people gathered, he immediately said: "Look, these are the telegrams forwarded by the headquarters in recent days!"
Zhou Weihan took a look at the telegram. The telegram mentioned that the Kwantung Army has been mobilized frequently recently, and it was discovered that it was intending to reinforce the Southern Army. Another telegram said that the number of Japanese military trains between the puppet Manchukuo and the Kwantung has increased, and follow-up investigations are under way.
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The headquarters' call back instructions, try to find out the specific troop mobilization of the Japanese army as well as the date and method of dispatch.
"The Japanese troops outside the customs are most likely coming for us!" Zhou Weihan put the telegram on the table.
The deputy chief of staff rubbed his temples, trying to relieve the recent fatigue: "It's not surprising that they are coming towards our Eighth Route Army. What I'm worried about is that they are only coming towards our Hebei, Shandong and Henan base areas, and the specific forces mobilized by the Japanese army are currently unknown.
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In the Puppet Manchukuo, the forces of the Kuomintang and the Communist Party were extremely weak under the crazy strangulation of the Japanese army. The surviving forces could only hide in densely populated cities, and the vast countryside had large uninhabited areas due to the Japanese army's policy of merging settlements, resulting in
The anti-Japanese armed forces cannot survive.
Part of the main force of the Japanese army was deployed at the border defense line, and the rest was at strongholds along the main transportation routes. The barracks served as a mobile force. In the county, the military police and the police station were mainly relied on to maintain public order.
In other words, there are basically no large Japanese troops in the county, so lurking personnel cannot obtain specific information in time.
Of course, even if the Kwantung Army mobilized this time was directed at the Eighth Route Army, everyone present was not pessimistic about the future situation. This was a deliberate result of the Eighth Route Army. However, without knowing the specific strength and trends of the troops, it would be too passive.
Zhou Weihan thought for a moment and then said: "Even after the July 7th Incident, the process of the Japanese army going south was repeated again, but the strength of our army is different from the past. It is no longer possible for the Japanese army to repeat the pace of its aggressive advance!"
"The only thing that can be worried about is that the Japanese army is very likely to concentrate its forces to make a key breakthrough, so I suggest launching offensives in various places in advance and getting better and better. On the one hand, it will disperse the strength of the Kwantung Army. On the other hand, before the arrival of the Kwantung Army, it will greatly
Weaken the power of the Japanese and puppet troops!"
"Even if this group of Kwantung Army is not coming for our Eighth Route Army, they must be mobilized to North China through this large-scale offensive!"
Soon after, after communicating with Yanzhou, the Northern Bureau and the Eighth Route Army Headquarters issued a "Letter to the Nation and Compatriots in North China", which was published in major newspapers in the frontline base areas and the Kuomintang-controlled areas in the rear.
"Since 1931, the Japanese imperialists occupied the four eastern provinces of our country. Six years later, they started the pace of aggression again, invading North China and then annexing our country. At this time of crisis, the people of the whole country worked together as one to stand on the united front.
Under the leadership, hold high the banner of resistance to Japanese imperialism!"
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"Now our party and our army are determined to regain the lost territory in the north, liberate the people under the rule of Japanese imperialism, save the nation from disaster, and rebuild China's new life. We hope that people everywhere will give their full support!"
After the announcement was made, it caused an uproar across the country. This was the first time that the Chinese army was preparing to regain lost territory on a large scale. It represented a great significance, and everyone rushed to tell the news.
Mountain City, Huangshan Official Residence.
"Mother Xipi, her heart can be punished, her heart can be punished!" Lao Jiang slapped the newspaper in his hand on the table, his face was worse than eating shit.
He was prepared to watch the Eighth Route Army's jokes before, but he did not expect that the Eighth Route Army turned around and came out with an open and honest notice. The Americans also brought the latest intelligence about the Japanese army in Burma and asked him to continue to send more troops to Burma. Old Chiang Kai-shek
How could my mood get better?
At this time, Chen Cheng, who served as the Minister of Military and Political Affairs, analyzed: "Principal, in my opinion, there is no need to worry. This move of the Eighth Route Army is extremely unwise and is seeking its own death. Although its armed forces in North China have continued to grow in recent years,
This time they are declaring war on the Japanese army. If they continue guerrilla warfare in the future, it will be a slap in their own face!"
"The Japanese army will definitely not allow the Eighth Route Army to continue to grow in North China. I think the divisions of the Kwantung Army going south this time are very likely to go to North China to destroy the Eighth Route Army first. No matter who wins or loses, our army can sit back and watch the fight between tigers and exploit the United States.
military assistance and slowly accumulate strength!"
"Waiting for the future, we might as well launch a full-scale counterattack!"
After hearing this, Lao Jiang hummed. He didn't need Chen Cheng to explain these words, but he was angry that the Americans were flirting with the Eighth Route Army. He even felt that the Eighth Route Army was trying to steal the show. However, according to the previous agreement between the two parties, the Eighth Route Army
It should develop northward.
"It is rumored that the Americans and the Communist Party signed a secret agreement in private. The Communist Party has kept its promise. I want to see how their strength compares with the Japanese Army's Type A Division?"
No matter how the enemy or our forces responded, before the announcement was issued, Zhou Weihan had already returned to the front line of Yucheng and ordered the frontline troops to directly attack the Japanese and puppet troops of the 35th Division.
Since Kaifeng was a stronghold of the Japanese army and Zhou Weihan had no intention of attacking Kaifeng, he ordered troops from northern Henan, eastern Henan, southwestern Shandong, and northern Anhui to attack Lanfeng, Minquan, and Shangqiu from the north and south in an attempt to attract the Japanese and puppets in the Kaifeng area.
The army came for reinforcements.
The Japanese and puppet troops in Kaifeng insisted on holding on to the end. No matter how the Japanese and puppet troops from various places asked for help, they were indifferent. For this reason, Zhou Weihan ordered that the Northern Henan Army Division dispatched two regiments to attack Yangwu.
Sure enough, as soon as this move came out, the Japanese and puppet troops in Kaifeng rushed to Yangwu for reinforcements as if they were dead mothers.
"As long as the location is chosen well, this tactic of encirclement and reinforcements is often effective, and you don't have to worry about the little Japs not moving anywhere!" Zhou Weihan said after hearing the report.
Several people in the command center were talking when suddenly the phone on the table remembered and Zhou Weihan picked up the phone: "Hello, I'm Zhou Weihan!"
"Lao Zhou, this is Zhao Gang. Just now, Yong Terauchi called and asked for you by name. I think he is anxious!"
Zhou Weihan knew very well what Temple Yong was thinking at this time. The Eighth Route Army was launching an attack on the Japanese and puppet troops in the Shangqiu area. Whether it was for the safety of his brother or for future cooperation, it was necessary to fight for it again.
Of course, Zhou Weihan deliberately asked his troops to attack Shangqiu, with some ideas mixed in.
"Terauchi Isamu will call again in ten minutes!"
"Ok, I know!"
Temple Isamu's dedicated line only went to Heze, so I could only transfer through Heze. Not long after, the phone rang.
Zhou Weihan didn't wait for the man on the opposite side of the temple to attack bravely, and said first: "Terauchi-kun, you are really proud of me. My current phone number is worth every minute, and it's hard to buy it for a lot of money!"
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"Hey, don't worry, I know what's going on with you, it's not something we can't talk about!"