Yang Zhen is quite satisfied with Wang Guangyu's deployment. On the surface, the front-line troop deployment from Twelve Tu to Sunjiayingzi is relatively scattered, but in the key positions of the second-line position behind the first-line position, he has deployed relatively sufficient mobile troops.
.In this way, although his troops in the direction of Linxi are not too many, they are in a situation where they can advance and attack, and retreat and defend. This layout is relatively mature overall and is in line with Wang Guangyu's usual way of using troops.
However, Yang Zhen did not express his admiration for Wang Guangyu. Instead, he said: "Old Wang, how do you decide to fight the current situation? Whether the Japanese army's offensive against Twelve Tu is true or false is not clear yet.
We have judged that the offensive against the Twelve Tu is attacking in the east and in the west, but we have judged it, and there is no conclusive evidence to prove this yet."
"Under such circumstances, your deployment is bound to be adjusted, and it is impossible to maintain the previous situation. At least the Japanese army has concentrated such tanks to attack the Twelfth Front, and your deployment in that direction must be done
It must be adjusted. But how to change it to ensure that our army can respond to the adjustment of the Japanese army's deployment and changes in tactics is what you, as a front-line commander, should consider most."
In response to Yang Zhen's inquiry, Wang Guangyu thought about it carefully and said: "No. 1, currently I do not plan to use the two tank companies deployed west of Linxi County, a field artillery battalion, a heavy mortar battalion, and a
The cavalry battalion plus two reinforced infantry battalions, as well as a general reserve of the 122nd Rocket Artillery Company."
"I think that whether it is in the direction of Twelve Tu or the front line of Sunjiayingzi, our army's deployment of front-line troops with the support of the second-line troops behind it is enough to compete with the Japanese army. It is still too early to use the reserve force now.
Using the reserves too early will only draw our limited troops in Linxi to Sunjiayingzi and Twelve Tu. In this way, it will be a rout at best. For us, this is more or less
The gain outweighs the loss.”
"My current idea is to remain unchanged in response to all changes and adopt pre-emptive tactics. Whether it is the Twelve Tu direction or the Sunjiayingzi front line, before figuring out the true strategic intentions of the Japanese army, we must first use the front-line defense forces to consume the Japanese offensive forces.
, and at the same time, the second-line troops should be prepared to reinforce the front-line at any time. If the Japanese army cannot attack for a long time and suffer huge losses, it is bound to adjust its combat plan. This is a favorable opportunity to find out the true intentions of the Japanese army."
"Once the true strategic intentions of the Japanese army are fully exposed, if it is as you expected, their focus will still be on the Sunjiayingzi front line. I will use the second-line troops to strengthen the first-line defense, and at the same time concentrate the reserve forces to forcibly attack the Longping line north of Sunjiayingzi.
Launch a strong attack on the flanks of the Japanese troops on the Sunjiayingzi front line. Cut off the connection between the Japanese troops on the Sunjiayingzi front line and the Japanese troops in other directions, and strive to annihilate them all in one go."
"Of course, it is also possible that the Japanese army has been unable to attack in the direction of Twelve Tu for a long time and has withdrawn from its starting position due to huge losses. Or it may just identify a point and continue to attack no matter how great the losses are. These two points are also what we must consider.
One point, it doesn't matter. But the second point, if the Japanese army's true intention is really as you expected, in addition to taking advantage of our army's current mentality of being eager to win and consciously luring our army to take the bait, there is another point.
The possibility is also very high.”
"No. 1, no matter what the real intention of the Japanese army is, no matter where their real main attack direction is. But judging from the offensive situation of the Japanese army on the 12th line, they should be a little confused now. Linxi County is lost,
Their forces in Linxi have been compressed by our army to two separate divisions in the northeast and southeast, as well as the Bahrain Right Banner east of the Chagan Mulun River."
"No matter what their real purpose is in the next step, one thing is certain. Their posture of retaking Linxi County at all costs in Twelve Tu is not only to attract our attention, but it may also be
In order to re-open the connection between the Japanese troops in Linxi and re-form a complete line of defense in the area east of Linxi County."
"So, I think whether the breakthrough point they choose is really Twelve Tu or Sunjiayingzi Line. The current situation is that they are in a hurry, and we are not in a hurry. I will wait for them without any hurry and look at this Twenty-Three
What kind of medicine is being sold in the division's gourd? No matter what conspiracy they play, as long as I don't release the reserve team, I can remain invincible."
Regarding Wang Guangyu's answer, Yang Zhen did not nod immediately. Wang Guangyu's deployment can be said to be quite satisfactory. Just as he said, as long as the reserve team is in hand, the Japanese army can be invincible no matter what conspiracy they play.
However, this method is sure to be safe, but it is also too steady.
Moreover, Yang Zhen's overall judgment on Wang Guangyu, especially the current offensive of the 23rd Division in Twelve Tu, may also be preparations to retake Linxi County in order to divide the 23rd Division into Linxi.
I don't agree very much with the judgment that the forces of the two armies should regroup and form a new line of defense.
Of course, this is not impossible, but this possibility is almost slim. The reason is very simple. Even if the Japanese army recaptures Linxi County at this time, it will be difficult to hold it based on their current military strength.
On the contrary, it dispersed its own few troops. To recapture Linxi County, for the 23rd Division, it can only be said to be a move that outweighs the gains and losses.
Yang Zhen has always believed that the Japanese army in Linxi has changed its previous retreat tactics and launched a full-scale counterattack. It is definitely not a simple phenomenon. Linxi County is indeed important, but losing it is not fatal. The Ujimqin Banner west of Linxi
It has been lost. As for the Keshiketeng Banner in the south, it is now also under the control of Wang Guangyu. The Bahrain Right Banner in the north is also undergoing fierce fighting. As for the Bahrain Left Banner in the northwest, it has actually been abandoned by the Japanese army themselves.
The current status of Linxi County is actually far less important as the war situation progresses. If the 23rd Division has freedom of action, then the most important thing they should do now is to take advantage of their remaining troops before they are surrounded
, retreating at full speed from Kailu to Tongliao in the northeast direction. It is better to stay close to the Tongliao defenders than to face the situation of being attacked from both sides.
Therefore, in Yang Zhen's view, the actions of the 23rd Division were definitely not isolated. The actions of the Japanese army have always been a game of chess, although in execution, problems of one kind or another always arise due to the competition between divisions for credit.
But in terms of actions, they are still unified. The 23rd Division here has begun to take action, and the main force of the Kwantung Army over there will probably take action within a day or two.
Listening to the faint sound of gunfire from Linxi County, Yang Zhen shook his head. Will things be as simple as Wang Guangyu imagined? Now, for both the Anti-Japanese Alliance and the Kwantung Army, the entire
The battlefield in Northeast China is like a chessboard. The key is that whoever can figure out the opponent's chess plan accurately can seize the opportunity on the battlefield. The most critical thing is to figure out the opponent's chess plan, that is, what the idea is.
With the 23rd Division clearly showing signs of decline, not even the Kwantung Army dared to use up its last blood for a Linxi County town that actually could no longer play its original role.
Because at present, it is not necessary to capture Linxi County. If it is really captured, it will distract the already insufficient strength of the 23rd Division.
The senior combat staff of the Kwantung Army was not that stupid. He forced a division that had been crippled to smash an egg against a stone. In order to seize a county that had lost its strategic position, he completely sent a division to the guillotine.
. And ruin the last hope of holding back the opponent's heavy army group.
Thinking of this, Yang Zhen raised his head and said to Wang Guangyu: "This full-scale counterattack by the 23rd Division is definitely not an isolated incident. As far as you are concerned, the current situation is indeed that the Japanese army is in a hurry, and we are not in a hurry. But let go
In the overall situation, it is different. Therefore, your deployment will not work."
"This move of the 23rd Division is very likely to be a precursor to a full-scale counterattack by the Japanese army. Your place is the most important link in the entire army's operations. As long as you solve it here, the Japanese army will show off no matter how hard it is, and the overall situation will be over.
There is no way to save the situation. When Du Kaishan's troops move south, the headquarters will have two strong reserve teams in its hands. Your current deployment is stable, but it will not help the overall situation."
"Your deployment is quite satisfactory on the whole, but it takes too long. If the counterattack of the 23rd Division against the Twelfth Front is the first shot of the Kwantung Army's all-out counterattack, then you are being dragged behind
This place is very detrimental to the overall situation of our army. So you must make a quick decision here to free up your hands as soon as possible."
"Old Wang, you need to know that although the Kwantung Army has not yet launched any comprehensive counterattack against our army's offensive, once their counterattack is fully launched, it will definitely be earth-shattering. Can you solve this 23rd Division as soon as possible?
It will have a great impact on the headquarters’ next campaign deployment.”
Yang Zhen's answer made Wang Guangyu shake his head and said: "No. 1, as long as the true intention of the Japanese army is exposed, I can guarantee that they will all be annihilated in the shortest time. But before the true intention of the Japanese army is exposed,
, we cannot act rashly."
"Now the war in the entire Linxi and Bahrain Right Banner is a complete chess game. Whether it is Twelve Tu or Sunjiayingzi, if the Japanese army breaks through it, it will be a considerable threat to us in depth. The true strategic intention of the Japanese army has not yet been discovered.
come out, so I think it is better to adopt a pre-emptive tactic."
Yang Zhen strongly disagreed with Wang Guangyu's idea: "Old Wang, although the true strategic intention of the Japanese counterattack here has not yet been exposed, it does not mean that we have no way to expose them in advance. Post-strike is indeed a way.
But it’s a little too steady.”
"It is true that the entire Linxi battlefield is a whole chess game, but on the big chessboard of the Ximan battlefield, the Linxi battlefield is just a chess piece. Your local part here still has to obey the overall requirements. Your deployment is indeed quite stable.
Regardless of whether the Japanese army's true intention of this counterattack is to attack the east or the west, standing in your position can be said to be a sure win. But for the overall situation, the longer you are dragged here, the more detrimental it will be to other directions.
"
"If the real intention of the Japanese army this time is as we expected, it is the Sunjiayingzi front line. Then their idea is probably that your reserve team will not move, and they will not take action. As long as we really take action here
, they will take action only if you transfer the reserve team to the 12th battle line. It is even possible that if you transfer the reserve team to the 12th battle line now, then the Japanese army will probably have troops at Sunjiayingzi at the latest this afternoon.