Although Wang Guangyu sent out all his scouts and most of the artillery observers, and also concentrated the artillery several times, preparing to severely damage the Japanese artillery, causing it to lose its ability to threaten the airport and weaken the threat to the army's operations, but nothing happened. Because the Japanese army's defense was too tight, its artillery was hidden in the fortifications, and the artillery adopted the tactic of firing one shot at another location, but returned without success.
I also locked the position of the Japanese artillery several times, but I was unable to succeed because the Japanese army fled too quickly after firing the first shot. The Japanese army's tactics were very clear. They only fired one shot on a position and never fired a second shot. Moreover, the artillery positions were extremely scattered, and there were quite a lot of artillery positions. This tactic made it difficult for Wang Guangyu to defeat the Japanese artillery.
For Wang Guangyu, the threat from these Japanese artillery is not only the airport, but also attack troops, temporary material storage bases, and even field hospitals. They are all under the threat of the Japanese army's cold artillery tactics. Just last night, A prisoner holding point was covered by rapid fire from three Japanese artillery pieces. Hundreds of Japanese prisoners of war were all killed by the artillery shells fired by their own troops.
Although this incident did not cause too much damage, it also reminded Wang Guangyu in another aspect that it is definitely not just the airport that is facing the threat of the Japanese army's cold artillery tactics. All important parts of his rear may also suffer the same threat. For these Japanese artillerymen, Wang Guangyu could definitely get rid of them quickly.
It is obvious that compared to the newly arrived anti-alliance roundabout troops, the 23rd Division is much more familiar with the terrain in Linxi than Wang Guangyu, so its artillery not only shoots extremely accurately, but also the people who moved after shooting It was also extremely fast. This Japanese tactic took a considerable part of his energy.
Wang Guangyu clearly knows that if this problem is not solved, it will not only affect whether the airport can be put into use safely, but also the safety of his own rear. The Japanese artillery is well-trained and has strong combat capabilities. In addition, they are familiar with Lin Xi. The terrain will bring you considerable trouble.
After staring at Lin Xi's map and pondering for a long time, Wang Guangyu turned to Yang Zhen and said: "No. 1, give me one night. I will try my best to contain the Japanese artillery attack on the airport, but I can't guarantee it. Completely eliminate all the Japanese artillery, No. 1, I think you know the reason."
Regarding Wang Guangyu's reply, Yang Zhen just smiled lightly, but did not express his position. For him, Wang Guangyu's reply was enough. With Wang Guangyu's always steady character and never arrogant character, in this situation Before I did it, it was pretty good to be able to give this kind of answer.
And for Yang Zhen, there is no need for him to ask Wang Guangyu to completely eliminate the artillery of the 23rd Division at the first time. This request cannot be completed until the battle situation is clear. The Japanese army is not a fool. Their artillery I won’t put it out there for you to eliminate.
If the artillery of the 23rd Division could be easily found and destroyed with strong fortifications to rely on and a variety of contingency tactics, then the 23rd Division would probably not exist. If necessary, I'm afraid the Japanese army themselves would have eliminated them long ago.
The Kwantung Army Headquarters will not work so hard to strengthen their troops and equipment, making them the strongest division under the Kwantung Army, and handing them the most critical link in the entire Western Manchurian defense. I'm afraid they have been moved to an unimportant position long ago to rest.
For Yang Zhen, his requirements are not too high. As long as the Japanese artillery can no longer harass the airport before the end of the battle and the airport can be safely put into use, he is not as wealthy as the Americans. He has dozens of aircraft. The plane was destroyed and it was completely ignored.
What's more, there are still tens of thousands of people leaving the customs to fight in Rehe. The troops inside the customs, which are about to run out of food, are crying for food and are in urgent need of a large amount of material support from the Anti-Japanese Alliance. At present, every plane is extremely precious and must not be wasted like this. Destroyed by Japanese artillery fire.
What Wang Guangyu does is his business as a forward commander, and Wang Guangyu is not a bluffing person. He dares to make a big deal about something he is sure of. If he points it out himself, he will naturally know what to do. You can still rest assured that the specific matters will be left to Wang Guangyu, and it is better not to overstep the command.
However, for the current war situation, all threats to the airport from the 23rd Division must be eliminated to ensure the safety of the airport and make Linxi Airport a reliable aviation base in the next battle. After the entire Western Manchuria war is over, Previously, the air supply line that protected the anti-alliance advance was open, which was Yang Zhen's bottom line.
For Yang Zhen, since his bottom line has been clearly stated, there is no need to explain the rest. As for what to do, it is best to leave it to Wang Guangyu. He believes that Wang Guangyu will give him a satisfactory answer. There are other things to do, so we can't stay here too long.
In fact, Yang Zhen did not come here specifically to explain these things to Wang Guangyu. These things could be solved with a telegram. Of course, the battle situation in Ximan is the key to the launch of the entire campaign, and it is also the actual outcome of the entire campaign. On the main battlefield, after three days of offensive, there has been very little progress. This is one of the main reasons why Yang Zhen came here.
The actions of the 23rd Division are related to the conspiracy that the Japanese army may implement. Yang Zhen feels that there must be a certain connection. The Japanese army is not the kind of army that is passively beaten, not to mention the actual strength comparison of the 23rd Division. They are almost the same. The occurrence of this situation should have a certain relationship with the overall strategic deployment of the Kwantung Army. He came here this time to give Wang Guangyu a warning, asking Wang Guangyu to pay more attention and speed up to avoid being caught by the Japanese army. Find an opportunity to bite back.
His position here is too important. Offensives and battles in other directions are actually coordinated with him and Chen Hanzhang. Once there is a problem here, not only will the original intention of launching the entire campaign be lost, but now the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Military Region is concentrated in Rehe. The elite advancing army of the 129th Division will also suffer heavy losses.
These tens of thousands of people are the essence of the North China Army. Once they are lost, it will directly affect the war situation in the pass. In view of the importance of the problem, he flew to Linxi Airport in person as soon as it was opened, regardless of the Japanese army's harassment of the airport. Go to the Linxi front line and convey the headquarters' judgment on the Japanese army's next move to Wang Guangyu, so that Wang Guangyu can be more fully prepared for the Japanese army's future movements.
As for another reason, he came to Linxi this time to prepare to go south to meet with several leaders of the advancing army. At the same time, he also held some consultations with the leaders of the advancing army on the next step of coordinated operations and supply issues, especially the next Regarding the problems in the first-step operation and the cooperation between the Anti-Japanese Alliance and the Advance Army, he must personally communicate with the leader of the Advance Army.
Otherwise, at this time when the entire campaign is at a critical juncture and the next move of the Japanese army is still unclear, he will not leave his command position easily, regardless of the Japanese army's conspiracy to mobilize such a large number of bombers to the Northeast. What exactly is it? Will their subsequent actions take action against Jiang Di? It is very inappropriate for him to leave the command post at this time.
But now the advancing army has launched its entire front in Rehe. The Linxi battlefield where Wang Guangyu is located and the Rehe battlefield where the advancing army is located can be said to be close at hand. In fact, the roundabout army and the advancing army are already integrated with each other. Now that the two armies have become the dominant force, whether the two armies can cooperate tacitly will directly affect the success or failure of the battle in Jehol.
The advancing army has come out in full force, and the main forces that have completed the reloading have all left the border. The Jidong Military Region, which is staying on the front line of the Great Wall, and other troops in the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei area close to the Great Wall, can they delay the time for the Japanese troops in North China to intervene in the Rehe battlefield and reduce the pressure on Rehe? The pressure on the battlefield is a key factor related to the success or failure of the entire campaign. He came here this time to discuss this matter with the leader of the advancing army. If this matter is not resolved, he will feel somewhat unfounded in his heart.
Moreover, under the tight situation of Wang Guangyu's troops, it is necessary to send part of the advancing army to the north to cooperate with Wang Guangyu's troops to seize the front line of Keshiketeng Banner and block any actions of the Japanese and puppet troops in Duolun to the east. To ensure smooth transportation from Linxi Airport to Rehe.
If we do not seize the front line of Keshiketeng Banner, it means that the passage from Linxi to Rehe has not yet been opened. Even the supplies transported by air cannot be safely transported to the hands of the advancing army. Keshiketeng Banner is close to Chahar. Even if the Kwantung Army does not send troops, the Mongolian garrison in Chahar will never give up.
For the Japanese army, there is no tradition and habit of being immobile when friendly forces are in trouble. No matter what the reason is, when the Kwantung Army cannot mobilize forces to march westward to defend the Keshiketeng Banner, the Mongolian garrison army Intervention is inevitable, and seizing the Keshiketeng flag is tantamount to cutting off the transportation link between the Anti-Japanese Alliance and the advancing army.
Wang Guangyu's command had to face the 23rd Division, the main force of the Japanese army in Western Manchuria, and prevent the Japanese and puppet troops from outflanking their retreat from Duolun in Chahar and the East-West Ujimqin Banner. Even if the number of troops increased, There are three regiments of troops, but it can still be said that the troops have been used to the extreme. Some troops can be sent south here, but the troops are destined to not be too many. Their action to seize the Keshiketeng Banner still needs to advance. cooperation.
It’s just that we are currently making every effort to deal with the advancing army of the Japanese and puppet troops in Rehe. How many troops can be mobilized to move north into the territory of Keshiketeng Banner? This also requires Yang Zhen to communicate with the advancing army about the progress of the entire battle. This is not just one or two. The liaison staff officer can decide. Instead of grinding his teeth on the telegram, it is better to go there himself.
In addition, the two armies have never cooperated with each other before. This coordinated operation may involve many problems, and it cannot be solved simply by relying on a few codes and a few liaison officers. What Yang Zhen wants is to outflank the troops and support them. Instead of two troops on two similar battlefields, they are actually fighting on their own because they are not familiar with each other.
These things all need to be communicated by the person in charge. Many things and problems should be solved as openly as possible. You should also think of the front as much as possible. You can't wait for problems to arise before solving them. It's too late, Yang Zhen is not the kind of person who gets on the sedan and pricks his ears.