Laoye Ridge is located fifty kilometers east of Bengbu. It is located in the center of many hilly areas. Not only is the mountain range larger than other hills, but all the surrounding hills extend from Laoye Ridge.
From a distance, it looks like an old man with four generations living under one roof, enjoying family happiness, so the locals call it Laoye Ridge.
Laoye Ridge is also one of the must-pass places when entering Bengbu from the east.
The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Battalions of the Independent Regiment encountered the 10th Regiment of the Japanese 10th Division in the Laoye Ridge area.
The Japanese 10th Regiment fought very fiercely, and its commander Akashiba Yaezo was even more of a warrior.
During the Battle of Xuzhou, Chichai Yaezo was once besieged in Taierzhuang and fought against Wang Mingzhang, Sun Lianzhong, and Tang Enbo. Although he suffered heavy losses, being able to escape from the siege of multiple Chinese army groups was considered a skill. (As mentioned above,
It is history, but due to the Dragon Boat Festival crossing, there were insufficient soldiers on the southern front, so the 10th Division was transferred to the southern front.)
Therefore, even though Akashiba Yaezo was defeated in that battle, there was a feeling of glory even though he was defeated.
Later, he was promoted to major general and served as division commander.
Therefore, it is precisely because of this that the battles of Shangguan Zhibiao, Zhu Shengzhong, Sun Shiyu, Pang Hu, Lao Shou and others did not go smoothly.
They were in an encounter, and the Japanese rushed west from the south side of Laoye Ridge to Bengbu for reinforcements. Shangguan Zhibiao and others rushed toward Bengbu along the north side of Laoye Ridge for reinforcements.
Therefore, after the two sides encountered each other, they seized the commanding heights on the north and south sides of Laoye Ridge and launched a fierce battle.
According to Duanwu's order, if there is an encounter with the Japanese army, Zhu Shengzhong's first battalion, under the command of Zhu Shengzhong and Shangguan Zhibiao, will block the enemy, while Sun Shiyu's second battalion, Lao Shou's third battalion, and Pang Hu's fourth battalion will quickly send reinforcements to Bengbu.
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But no, the little Japanese thought the same way. After encountering Shangguan Zhibiao and others, Chichai Yazang also left a large group to block the attack, and led the rest of the troops to continue walking westward to help Bengbu.
After walking less than five kilometers, the two sides encountered each other again. Pang Hu decided to lead his troops to hold off the Japanese, and the third and second battalions continued to march towards Bengbu.
But the Japs followed the same instructions, and as a result, three battlefields appeared in Laoye Ridge. Neither the Japs nor the independent regiment were allowed to advance.
Shangguan Zhibiao quickly sent a telegram to Duanwu, informing him that the battle situation at Laoye Ridge was temporarily in a stalemate and the troops would not be able to arrive in Bengbu on time.
When Duanwu received this news, he frowned slightly. Even he himself felt that he had been frowning a little too much recently.
In war, he never took the Japanese seriously. But this time, he seemed to have met his opponent.
Duanwu sneered: "The little devil is getting smarter the more he fights."
At this time, Wang Tong said with a solemn expression: "Special Commissioner, the reinforcements can't arrive. How should we attack Bengbu?"
Lu Jiandao: "Actually, it doesn't matter. Our reinforcements can't arrive, and neither can the Japs' reinforcements. I just don't know if the Independent Regiment can drag the Japs in Laoye Ridge."
Duanwu knocked on the table with his hand, then pointed to the west side of Bengbu City and said: "We have only one route of reinforcements. But the Japs' reinforcements have two routes. If it is delayed until tomorrow morning and the Japs' reinforcements arrive, we will be attacked from both sides.
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Wang Tong said solemnly: "Special Commissioner, what should we do?"
Lu Jian also said: "The war situation is too unfavorable for our side. If we continue to stay in Bengbu, then we will only die if we wait!"
"A dead end?"
Duanwu repeated it, but suddenly he seemed to think of something.
"Hahaha, hahaha!"
Duanwu burst out laughing, which startled Wang Tong and Lu Jian because they didn't know why the commissioner was laughing.
Duanwu said: "Old Abacus."
"The group is here!"
Old Abacus quickly ran over to take orders.
Duanwu said: "Immediately, take the people with you and escort the wounded soldiers to Liutaizi Village. You can sit there for me. If you find that there are Japanese soldiers heading towards Liutaizi Village, evacuate immediately. You can give up the things, but you must keep the people."
They are all alive, do you understand?"
"yes!"
Lao Abacus accepted the order, but then he hesitated and said: "If I leave, will you have no one to help you?"
Duanwu said: "Go, Liutaizi Village is very important, and Jiujiu is also there. Nothing happens to her, otherwise the sky will fall. Can you understand?"
"Don't worry, everyone, as long as my old abacus is alive, my wife will be safe."
Old Abacus took the order again, and with a wave of his hand at Dragon Boat Festival, Old Abacus took the people away.
The old abacus now has guards around him, not to mention he has to escort the wounded soldiers away.
As for the escort team, Duanwu asked Wang Tong to take out a platoon to escort.
There were two more trucks. The weapons and ammunition were unloaded, and all the wounded soldiers who could not move were put on the trucks.
It was impossible to lie down, there were more than 30 seriously injured people, how could two trucks lie down?
Those with minor injuries could only follow the truck.
Of course, Lao Abacus and others cannot leave like this. During the Dragon Boat Festival, they will have a battle with the Japanese, and then cover Lao Abacus and others to evacuate from the south gate. They will take a detour to the east, and then take Liutaizi Village.
"Xiao Wang, come here."
At this time, Dragon Boat Festival called Xiao Wang, the communications soldier, and whispered for a while. Xiao Wang nodded repeatedly, and then went to send the report.
Neither Lu Jian nor Wang Tong knew what Duan Wu and Xiao Wang said. But at this moment, seeing the expression on the commissioner's face, it was obvious that he had a plan.
The two of them didn't ask too many questions, they just listened to the Dragon Boat Festival.
Duanwu once again looked at the map of Bengbu. He was thinking where to fight the Japanese so that the Japanese would not suspect that he was fighting this battle just to evacuate the wounded soldiers.
But at this moment, the scout who was sent out ran back panting and said: "Sir, the little devil has a small team, which has left the west gate and is coming towards the south gate."
Duanwu sneered: "This little devil is really a director. I was just about to beat him, but he came to my door without thinking."
Speaking of this, Duan Wu, Wang Tong, and Lu Jian said: "The little devil's operation is definitely not that simple. He will definitely let the devils in the city cooperate with this surprise attack team.
Lao Lu, go to the front line immediately and take charge. Although the Japs are attacking with sheep, the sheep attack can also be turned into a general attack. And Lao Wang, take your Northeastern Army and sing an empty city plan to the Japs at the South City Gate.
Wait until the Japs enter the city before you fight. If you beat the Japs outside the city, it will be difficult for us to catch them if they get into the woods. I'm still in the command room. If anything happens, please contact me in time. Go ahead!
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"yes!"
Lu Jian and Wang Tong responded at the same time, and then they went separate ways.
But little did Dragon Boat Festival know that this time, the Japs’ surprise attack also had a purpose. And it seemed that the Japs Prince, Kitashirakawa Wash, and Dragon Boat Festival thought of going together! . . .