Chapter 437 There is a difference between beating grass and scaring snakes
The current position of the 7th Division also puts them in a position that lacks depth in terms of defense and depth. Under the situation of being attacked from both sides and front, naturally the greater the depth, the better, but no matter which unit is at the moment To undertake this mission, the most deadly threat is too little depth.
Bayan Noor, in particular, is almost close to the Siramulun River, and is only a stone's throw away from Bala Chirud. The troops stationed here can even be said to have no depth, regardless of which troops are in this situation. You can imagine the pressure on you when trying to seize Bayan Noor.
Because once the encirclement circle is completed, the Japanese troops in the Wengniute Left Banner, Kailu, and Naiman Banners are bound to do their best to rescue them. For the Japanese army’s consistent style, this may be almost inevitable. Under such circumstances, it is still unknown whether it can withstand the Japanese attack from both sides.
But only in this way can we have the opportunity to seize the main force of the Seventh Division without greatly affecting the war in Linxi. It is just a detour of the troops. Can we complete the detour before the Seventh Division becomes alert? Action, however, is difficult to guarantee. The distance between the Zalut Banner and the Aruhorqin Banner on the battlefield is really too close.
Moreover, there are a considerable number of swamps and wetlands on both sides of the Haihar River, which also limits the marching speed of the troops. If there is a troop that can capture Bayan Noor first and get stuck here before the roundabout troops arrive, making the third Even if the main force of the Seventh Division is alert, it cannot pass quickly, so it is time to make up its mind.
It's just where this unit comes from. At least for now, only Yang Jicai, who is still on the front line of Balaqirud, can complete this task in the shortest time. It is almost impossible for the rest of the troops to complete it before alerting the Japanese army. Seize the deployment of Bala Chirud.
A good pocket tactic was thrown into chaos by Wang Deyao's risky attack. This was to some extent the main reason for Wang Guangyu's rare anger. Even if the original plan was advanced, the entire deployment and adjustment almost had to be overturned. Well, this is quite difficult under the current situation where most of the troops have their own predetermined goals and combat missions.
At the very least, it would be difficult to select the troops to capture Bayan Noor in a short period of time, and the pressure on the troops participating in the battle was much greater than the original plan because of the depth.
He had already made some plans in his mind, but Wang Guangyu, who wanted to talk to Yang Jicai, picked up the phone several times, but put it down again. Yang Jicai currently only had a regiment of troops in his hands, and he had to face the crazy attack of the main force of the Japanese Seventh Division. Even with heavy artillery support, such a large combat area still requires troops to defend.
Under such circumstances, it is indeed a bit difficult for them to allocate some troops to seize Bayan Nor. However, a regiment brought by Wang Deyao to Zagastan Nor has not yet been reorganized and is now cut off by the Seventh Division. I'm afraid only God knows when the entire regiment at the northern end of the battlefield will be reorganized.
With Wang Deyao already sacrificed, it is still unknown whether the regiment can be safely withdrawn. Now it is really difficult for them to let Yang Jicai carry out the task of seizing Bayan Noor. If the troops move south, not only will their actions be easily exposed, but most importantly, they will be too late in time.
After hesitating for a long time, Wang Guangyu still did not pick up the phone. However, without attracting the attention of the Japanese army, he dispatched troops from there to seize Bayannuoer and completely blocked the retreat of the 7th Division. However, Wang Guangyu was very disappointed. It was a headache. Except for Yang Jicai, it was impossible to mobilize the troops from the other three directions without alerting the Seventh Division.
Having dealt with the Japanese army for such a long time, Wang Guangyu still has a good understanding of the Japanese army's tactical reconnaissance capabilities and battlefield response capabilities. If troops are mobilized from other directions to forcibly pass through, it will be quite difficult to avoid being noticed by the Japanese army. difficulty.
Looking at Wang Guangyu, whose brows were getting tighter and tighter, Yi Jianping and Sun Wenjiu beside him were worried that it would affect his thoughts, so no one said anything. Compared to Yi Jianping, who was very calm, as the chief of staff of the entire Linxi battlefield Although Sun Wenjiu didn't say anything, the expression on his face seemed to be somewhat unsettling.
But as the political commissar, Yi Jianping didn't speak, and Sun Wenjiu couldn't say anything. Besides, at the moment, besides secretly accusing Wang Deyao of ignoring the overall situation and acting without authorization and causing so many troubles, Sun Wenjiu couldn't think of anything good to do. ways to alleviate the current predicament.
Fortunately, the silence did not last long. Yi Jianping finally spoke: "Old Wang, if you have any difficulties, just tell us. Let's all think about it together. There are three cobblers who can stand up to Zhuge Liang. What can Lao Sun and I do?" It’s also better than the Stooges, and we are indeed facing a dilemma right now, but I think it’s always more difficult than trying to find a solution.”
After hearing Yi Jianping's words, Wang Guangyu realized that he was too involved in thinking. After thinking about it, Wang Guangyu pointed at the map and said: "Old Yi, I just thought about it again and again, and thought twice about how to get rid of our current situation. In this difficult situation, we can only launch a counterattack in advance.”
"As long as our troops currently waiting in hiding in the Zalut Banner can forcefully make a detour as quickly as possible and seize the front lines of Bayannuoer and Shaogen before the Seventh Division is aware of it, then the current dilemma we are currently facing can at least be solved. Quite a few.”
"Although this involves a certain risk, it is better than the current passive situation. As long as the outflanking troops move quickly enough, I don't think there is no chance at all. It's just that the biggest problem now is Bayan Noor, which is far away from Balaqi. The Rude line is really too close.”
"Except for Yang Jicai, no matter which direction the troops are mobilized, it is impossible not to attract the attention of the Seventh Division. Once we are alerted, we will most likely end up in a situation where we are beaten by chickens and eggs. If we are really slipped by the Seventh Division, , then the impact will not only be on our combat plan, but also will have an extremely negative impact on the entire Western Manchuria war situation."
After hearing Wang Guangyu's hesitation, Yi Jianping pondered for a long time before saying: "Old Wang, I understand your thoughts. Wang Deyao's unauthorized attack disrupted the entire deployment of the column and almost completely ruined our previous plan. , and launching an attack in advance now can at least help us get out of the current predicament, but I feel that this is not the only solution."
"Old Wang, attacking in advance can indeed capture the 7th Division. But now you are thinking about how not to alert the 7th Division. But I don't know if you have considered one thing. That is, if we attack in advance, even if we capture the 7th Division, What kind of impact will the Seventh Division have on the two Japanese divisions on the front of the Linxi battlefield?"
"The three Japanese divisions in front of us are complementary to each other in the entire strategic deployment. The two divisions in front of us are strategically integrated with the 7th Division on the flanks. What you are thinking about now is how to do something wrong with the 7th Division. The regiment was alerted, but have we considered the subsequent reactions of the other two Japanese divisions after we encircled the 7th Division?"
"It has been less than thirty-six hours since the Japanese army launched a full-scale counterattack. The Japanese army in front of us has always been reserved in terms of attack intensity, and the offensive appears to be very conservative. If we encircle the 7th Division first, then what will happen? I won’t give Lin Xi a chance to scare off the enemy on the battlefield, Lao Wang, there is still a difference between trying to frighten the enemy.”
"We took a shot, and in the end, what was alarmed was a big snake, or a dispensable little snake. This is what we, as senior commanders, should calmly consider. Sometimes, losing the sesame is not necessarily a bad thing. We Maybe I'll find a bigger watermelon."
"Judging from the actions of the two Japanese divisions on the front, they are still a little bit reluctant to let go. Both the progress and the troops invested are far from what we expected. Once we act in advance, it is very likely to cause A chain reaction, and even the rapid evacuation of these two divisions is very likely."
"Also, I feel that the situation reported by Yang Jicai is a bit too general. In terms of his ability, this kind of report should not appear, so no matter what determination you make at Aruhorqin Banner, I think it should be done well. Talk to him and at least find out carefully what the current situation is over there."
"Especially how many troops the attacking Second Regiment still has, whether they can hold on, what situation they are currently in, and whether they can evacuate safely, Yang Jicai has not reported. Under this situation, it will inevitably affect Your judgment and determination of the situation."
"I suggest you have a good talk with Yang Jicai and find out the situation there before making a decision. If the second regiment still has combat effectiveness, then the problem you are worried about now will no longer be a problem, even if the second regiment is now There is only one reinforced battalion left, so I think it won’t be a big problem to capture Bayan Noor.”
"Even though their current losses are huge, I don't think we are asking them to persist for too long. As you said, as long as our roundabout troops arrive on time, no difficulties will be a problem. The Second Regiment Maybe it's not what we imagined. Now that it has lost its combat effectiveness, it should still be able to play a considerable role at the critical moment."
"But Lao Wang, according to the division of labor between you and me, you are a military commander. According to our current regulations, I have no right to interfere with your command. But as your political commissar, I still want to remind you that no matter what you decide to do, Whatever the starting point is, it must be based on the overall situation.”
Yi Jianping's words were very clear, but there were some things that he did not say in full, because in his opinion, Wang Guangyu's current concern would lead to chaos. The battle situation in Aruhorqin Banner was indeed disrupted by Wang Deyao's adventurous attack. All arrangements have been made, but the situation is far from deteriorating as seriously as imagined.
The Seventh Division has indeed changed its plan now. The original ambush operation is no longer possible. However, the Seventh Division has not withdrawn from the Alukorqin Banner line. It has only changed the original combat target to the current Bala. The Qirude line was just a front line, and the distance the column originally expected from the Japanese troops in other directions was not widened.
But the situation is not out of control. If you think about it, although the seventh division cannot completely enter Wengzhong, there is still a chance. What is needed now is Wang Guangyu, a military commander who can deal with the chaos in front of him. , look at the problem more calmly, and definitely not make hasty decisions.
He is the highest military commander in the entire Western Manchurian War Zone. Although the focus of commanding operations is more on the Linxi front line, his authority includes Chen Hanzhang's troops in Tongliao and all the troops on the Linxi battlefield. , it can even be said that the advancing army in Jehol is now under his command to a certain extent. If he, the military commander, does not calm down, how can he better complete the tasks assigned by the headquarters.