After hearing the staff officer's report, Yang Zhen's expression suddenly changed. After grabbing the telegram and reading it carefully, he could only smile and shake his head: "These are not laborers, they are Japanese reinforcements disguised as laborers. A few people who speak with Tangshan and Liaodong accents,
It is a conscious deception method used by the Japanese army."
"Kwantung Prefecture in Liaodong has been occupied by the Japanese since the Russo-Japanese War. Many of the so-called Chinese agents of the Japanese have lived in the Luda area of Kwantung Prefecture since childhood. These people speak fluent Liaodong dialect.
It’s not a big surprise. Although the situation in Tangshan is not as good as that in the Luda area, it’s not much worse.”
"Among the Japanese, especially within the so-called secret service, it is not difficult to find people who can speak Tangshan dialect and Liaodong dialect. Only a few people speak, and it is so large that it is shocking
Hearing that, the rest of the people kept silent, which in itself shows quite a problem. These so-called workers are no strangers."
"Although the number of these five thousand people is not large, even if they are all deployed on the Linxi front line, it may not be able to change the situation of the war. But if we take advantage of the pressure of our entire army at the critical moment, we can focus on the empty areas of our army in a certain direction.
An assault would be fatal. It is even possible that these Japanese troops were prepared when the reserve team outflanked the retreat of the front-line Japanese troops in Sunjiayingzi."
"Once our army's reserve force is dispatched, they will use one force to block the reserve force's actions, and then use the main force to counter-encircle the reserve force. Or they will take advantage of the fierce battle between our army in Linxi and the remnants of the 23rd Division.
, concentrating our forces to forcibly cross the Xilamulun River and pounce on the troops who are fighting fiercely on the Daban front line, then the current battlefield situation in the entire eastern part of Linxi can be said to be quite dangerous."
"Wengniute Banner is only about 70 kilometers away from Chifeng, which is connected by railway to the core area of the Japanese-occupied area. The Japanese army can use the railway line at any time to quickly strengthen the troops in Wengniute Banner. From Wengniute Banner to
Chifeng is only 70 kilometers away in a straight line. Considering the marching speed of the Japanese army, even a foot march would not take too long. And if the Japanese army is really hiding in the western mountains of Wengniute Banner, it can only be said to be a distance of
It is closer and more convenient for Japanese troops to mobilize."
Hearing Yang Zhen's analysis, the staff officer was surprised and said: "Then, should the order given to Commander Wang to abandon the front line of Sunjiayingzi be withdrawn first? What if those workers are really Japanese soldiers in disguise?
, which means that the Japanese army may devote more troops to the Sunjiayingzi front line than it appears on the surface. If the Sunjiayingzi frontline is abandoned, our entire army may be shaken."
Regarding the staff's doubts, Yang Zhen waved his hands and said: "No need, how can we lure the Japanese hidden in the dark to reveal themselves without bait? Instead of waiting for them to sneak attack in secret, it is better to let them take the initiative to expose themselves. The front line of Sunjiayingzi is indeed important, but it is lost there.
It can't change the world. If you want to seek something, you must first be willing to give up. Give up, give up, without giving up, how can you get anything?"
After the staff left, Yang Zhen called Wang Ziyang and Qi Zhibiao to his side and pointed at the map and said: "Wang Ziyang, after you leave a company for Qi Zhibiao, you will lead the rest of the troops under your unified command, bypassing Keshiketeng.
The banner runs directly into Banla Mountain to the east of Shuangjingdian. We set up defenses on the north bank of the Xilamulun River and blocked the road from Wengniute Banner to Shuangjingdian."
"You don't have to rush along the way. You just need to arrive before the Sunjiayingzi frontline defenders retreat, which means you can arrive within six hours. But during the march, you must search while advancing. Absolutely
Don't be careless. The distance between the vanguard and the marching group must be appropriately widened."
"The topography of Banla Mountain is complex, with mountains, hills, and grasslands alternating. If the Japanese army really has an ambush in the western mountains of Wengniute Banner, it is likely to be aimed at our army's reinforcements. Although the Japanese army's anti-tank performance is very poor,
It is completely possible to fight a close ambush battle in the complex terrain of mountainous areas."
"You must be more cautious when marching. Don't fall into an ambush by the Japanese army because you are in a hurry. We are not the only ones who know how to fight ambush battles. The Japanese army is also good at it. On the battlefield in Guanci, the Japanese army fought it more than once
Ambush battles have been encountered by both Chongqing and our troops in the pass. So don’t be in a hurry and be sure to pay attention to safety."
"The western mountainous area of Wengniute Banner is connected with the mountains and rivers of the northeastern part of Keshiketeng Banner. It can be said that they are closely interdependent. If the Japanese army really secretly laid an ambush in Wengniute Banner, then they would not attack Keshiketeng.
We have dispatched considerable troops to the mountainous areas in the northeast of the banner. The Japanese army’s marching and combat capabilities in the mountains are not inferior to ours.”
"And when our tank troops march on this kind of terrain, especially mountainous terrain, their mobility and reaction capabilities are quite limited. Once the Japanese army uses the mountains to set up an ambush, it will pose a great threat to our army. So when you are marching,
You must be more careful when doing so.”
After explaining Wang Ziyang, Yang Zhen turned to Qi Zhibiao beside him and said: "You did a pretty good job in the previous defensive battle. Especially you used the close combat tactics of fighting the Japanese army within thirty meters to buy time for the artillery.
Knocking out the artillery positions that the Japanese army put under your nose was a very good and courageous decision."
"Don't tell others, I don't dare to make this determination easily in a situation like this where the troops are at a disadvantage. The Japanese army is good at hand-to-hand combat. Once the Japanese army breaks through the last thirty meters of defense, according to your situation at the time, your defense line
It is extremely possible to collapse. In a situation with such high risks, no matter what your purpose is in making this determination, one thing is for sure that it is a very courageous thing for you to make this determination."
"When you were fighting hard on the front line, when the situation worsened, you never used the 107 rocket launcher company assigned to you. Until the most difficult time, you always held the last trump card in your hand, which shows that you
This person has a very tough character. Based on this, with so many regimental commanders in the army, your ability will definitely be among the top ten."
"No wonder when you were transferred to the new army as the commander, your commander Li Mingfeng refused to let him go. He even took the case to me and the political commissar and refused to let him go. Li Mingfeng is a bold guy and a thorn in the side.
But he still has a good eye for understanding people. At least for now, it seems that his decision to put you on the front line to take charge of your own affairs is absolutely correct."
"Now I will give you the command of the entire Twelve Tu front-line troops, including the deep Yangjiayingzi and Susita front-line troops. Your mission is to no matter what the battle situation is over at Sunjiayingzi, even if Linxi County is lost,
You must hold this place firmly for me and use firepower to control the Wulangou and Gejiawan lines to the east of you."
"But as for the Japanese troops on the front line of Gejiawan, you should ignore them for the time being and wait for your commander's order. Once you receive the order, I don't care what tactics you adopt, you must seize Gejiawan in the shortest possible time. Yes.
The Japanese troops on the front line of Sunjiayingzi posed a threat to the flanks and rear, which dispersed the Japanese troops on the frontline of Sunjiayingzi and reduced the pressure on the deep positions in Sunjiayingzi."
"The terrain of Gejiawan is somewhat complicated, but it is an important stronghold that threatens the Japanese army's flanks and rear in front of Sunjiayingzi. As long as Gejiawan is held, the 23rd Division's flanks and rear will not have any security concerns. As long as we take
When we get down here, we can put a knife in the back of the 23rd Division at any time."
"So after receiving the order, you will use all means at your disposal at all costs to seize the Gejiawan line in the shortest time and cut off all connections between the Japanese troops in Wengniute Banner and Linxi.
.As long as Gejiawan is in our hands and Banla Mountain is in our hands, the Japanese army that was cut into three sections will be unable to save itself no matter how capable and methodical it is."
"But there are a few things you should pay attention to. First, the defenders on the front line of Yangjiayingzi must not be moved no matter what happens in other directions. Even if the Japanese army attacks again at Twelve Tu and the defense lines here collapse, they are not allowed to be used.
Even if your entire army is wiped out during the battle on the front line of Gejiawan, you won't be able to mobilize a single soldier from there."
"And not only cannot it be moved, you also need to strengthen one of the two infantry companies stationed in Susita and two of the 100mm howitzer company to the front line of Yangjiayingzi to enhance the long-range range in that direction.
Firepower. In addition, Yangjiayingzi’s frontline troops have increased, and their defense line must move forward and extend into the territory of Keshiketeng Banner.”
"The Yangjiayingzi line is the barrier to the southeast of Linxi. From here, you can control the entire Linxi and the Huangganliang line, the commanding heights in Heshiketeng Banner, to the west. By controlling the Huangganliang line, the communication line between our army and the advancing army can be
It is in our hands. Currently, the movements of the Japanese troops in Wengniute Banner are unknown, and the front line of Yangjiayingzi must be firmly controlled in our hands."
"Second point, you must remember what I said before. Before receiving orders from your superiors, you and your troops are not allowed to leave the Twelve Tut line. Even if the Linxi County seat behind you is lost, as long as the Japanese bayonet
Even if I don't stab you in the butt, you will still be nailed to the twelve spit lines for me. Even if I receive the order to seize Gejiawan, the necessary garrison troops must be left here, and I must not let me empty the city."
"If the Japanese army in the west of Wengniute Banner takes advantage of the opportunity that our army's main attention is attracted by the counterattack of the remnants of the 23rd Division on the Sunjiayingzi front line, they can seize the Twelve Tu with one force. After breaking through, our army will
Behind Ertu's defense line, it will either advance towards Linxi County or cut off the communication line between our army and the advancing army to the southwest, which will be a considerable threat to our army's future strategic layout."
"The Japanese army itself is very good at flanking and breakthrough. We must be more careful about this. This is the main reason why I don't let you use the Yangjiayingzi troops. Remember, from the Twelve Tut line to Yangjiayingzi, not only Lin
The southwest barrier of Xi County City is the guarantee of the safety of the communication line between our army and the advancing army."
"It can even be said to be the guarantee of the lifeline of the advancing army. So before receiving any orders, even if you have defeated all the troops, you are not allowed to give up the front line. In a simple sentence, the people are in the position. That is
Even if the people are gone, the position must still be there."
"You only have a little more than one company left on the Twelfth Front. I asked Wang Ziyang to leave you a company, but it's only two companies. Don't you still have a cavalry battalion and a cavalry battalion in Susita?
An infantry company? You transfer that infantry company so that you have the strength of an infantry battalion on hand."
"Coupled with Su Sitai's second-line troops, you have one battalion of troops and one infantry and cavalry each. It is a bit reluctant to not only support the center, but also seize Gejiawan, but it is not unbearable. I will take the entire Linxi
That’s what I mean by leaving the southeastern direction of the battlefield to your unified command. In short, I want it even if I’m a fish or a bear’s paw.”