In Yi Jianping's view, an early attack can certainly catch the 7th Division. But it may actually catch the enemy and alert the two Japanese divisions in front. Compared with the 7th Division alone, the one in the front is
Only two Japanese divisions can be regarded as a real big fish. It is not impossible to see this with Wang Guangyu's ability. He is just concerned and confused now.
The Alukorqin Banner battlefield, which is responsible for the flank cover of the entire Linxi battlefield, is indeed very important. It can be said that it not only has the responsibility of covering the flank of the entire Linxi battlefield, but also is responsible for the interaction between the Linxi battlefield and the nearby Tongliao battlefield.
The important task of coordination.
In fact, the Aruhorqin Banner plays a connecting role in the entire Western Manchuria battlefield. Its role in the entire Western Manchuria war situation even exceeds that of the advancing army in Rehe. If the advancing army is to protect the southern front,
And to curb the possible reinforcement attempts of the Japanese troops in the pass, and to contain the Mongolian garrison troops. Then the Aruhorqin Banner battlefield serves as a hub to connect the two major strategic groups in Western Manchuria.
But the important is important. The gains and losses in the Alhorqin Banner battlefield will indeed cause certain troubles to the entire Linxi battlefield, and even the West Manchu battlefield. But it is far from reaching the point where it can determine the direction of the entire Linxi battlefield. In Yi Jianping's view
Come on, as long as the Linxi and Bahrain Left Banners are not lost, even within the Aruhorqin Banner, the failure to complete the scheduled mission will not have fatal consequences.
Because if the Japanese army cannot make a breakthrough in the two directions of Tongliao and Linxi, the 7th Division will become a turtle in the urn alone. The reason why the headquarters chose to attack the 7th Division first is actually that
It's very simple to come out, just to attack singles first, then doubles. At the same time, taking advantage of the relatively prominent position of the 7th Division, annihilate one part of the enemy and counterattack one by one.
Whether it is from the headquarters' considerations or from the current situation, at least for now, even if the 7th Division cannot be completely annihilated, it will not be without any benefits if it can be firmly contained within the territory of Alukorqin Banner. It can be used as a preemptive strike.
, does not mean that as soon as the rice is served, you will eat it in a hurry, regardless of whether it is hot or cold. In that case, you will be more likely to burn yourself.
When the table is full of dishes, it is not a bad thing to choose the right one first. As long as the seventh division does not cross the Kundu line to the north and the Bala Chirud line to the west,
It won't have much impact on the battle situation. The only trouble is that a considerable part of the few reserves in the column's hands will be contained in this direction.
Moreover, in Yi Jianping's mind, he believed that Wang Guangyu's eagerness to launch a counterattack probably had something to do with Wang Deyao. Wang Deyao was appointed by Wang Guangyu to come over from Du Kaishan before the Japanese army launched a full-scale counterattack. Now, however,
It was precisely the unauthorized actions of this person who had high hopes for Wang Guangyu that caused the current predicament.
This is undoubtedly a big blow to Wang Guangyu. Wang Guangyu is eager to launch a counterattack in advance. In addition to worrying about whether the 7th Division will have an impact on the next battle, Wang Guangyu is probably not in a hurry to make up for it.
I planned to cause losses due to my mistakes in decision-making and improper employment.
Therefore, Yi Jianping always believes that whether to launch an attack in advance is not the key to all the problems at hand. The key is that Wang Guangyu's determination must be made calmly. Only by keeping calm can Wang Guangyu, the highest military officer
What the chief should do now.
It is not necessarily a bad thing to remain unchanged in the face of ever-changing changes. If the enemy changes and we change, it is not necessarily a bad thing. He has absolute ground and air firepower advantages and mobility advantages, and the rear control may not be controlled by others. Now Wang Guangyu should take an overall view
Analysis and judgment, rather than focusing only on the Alhorqin Banner war zone.
At present, the Japanese army has not tried its best, and the attack distance between the various divisions participating in the war is far from being wide enough. The competition now is who is more patient and who can stay calm. Making decisions too hastily will only hurt the opponent.
Exposing more gaps that can be exploited makes it easier for oneself to be truly passive.
It was precisely because of the thoughts and intentions of the headquarters, as well as the possible chain reactions of launching a counterattack in advance, that Yi Jianping asked Wang Guangyu to seek instructions from the headquarters. Regardless of the headquarters’ true intentions, in Yi Jianping’s view, all things considered
How to fight the current battle well is what Wang Guangyu should do most.
Although he is not a military officer, Yi Jianping's vision is still very accurate. Compared with Sun Wenjiu, who is the chief of staff and is currently a little anxious, he is more calm. Therefore, he does not quite agree with Wang Guangyu.
This was a hasty decision.
Especially since the column has not yet fully grasped the extent of the deterioration of the current battle situation in Aruhorqin Banner, he is even more opposed to a rash attack. Speaking of the battle situation there, Yi Jianping was very satisfied with Yang Jicai's report on the situation.
Unsatisfied, Yang Jicai did not explain clearly in many aspects, or even just brushed it off.
Especially the current casualties of the Second Regiment, and how much combat power is left? After Wang Deyao's sacrifice, how much does Yang Jicai know about the current situation of the Second Regiment? If the regiment is currently in trouble, what method does he have to deal with it?
and suggestions?
How can the Second Regiment, which is currently on the front line with Balachirud, separated by a whole battlefield from the Zagastanol front line, safely withdraw? With the increased firepower given to them by the heavy artillery, can they withdraw safely? Regarding
None of these situations were reported in detail in Yang Jicai's telegram.
After Wang Deyao's death, regardless of whether the column issued an order or not, he, Yang Jicai, is now the top military commander in the Aruhorqin Banner. His suggestions are very important for the superiors to make decisions. What Wang Guangyu needs here is a detailed
enemy situation briefing, rather than this vague report.
The most critical thing is how many troops the 7th Division has currently invested in the front line of Bala Chirud, and how is the battle situation? How long can they last, and what are the casualties of the blocking troops? These are the things that should be provided to the superiors now.
For reference, he did not mention it.
Although compared with Wang Guangyu, who had been Yang Jicai's old superior, Yi Jianping was not very familiar with Yang Jicai. But Wang Guangyu, who was not easy to praise others, could praise him well. Yi Jianping believed that this person was definitely not that kind of person.
A guy who can only talk on paper. Yi Jianping still believes Wang Guangyu's way of looking at people.
Otherwise, he would not have agreed with Wang Guangyu in the first place to transfer Wang Deyao, who was then the deputy commander of the Second Division, to serve as the military commander on the front line of Aruhorqin Banner. Moreover, in the battle on the front line of Huanggang Liangzi some time ago, even if he Yi Jian
Pingya couldn't help but clapped his hands and praised him, he was very impressed.
This guy is a staff officer, and his current position is also chief of staff. He should know what needs to be reported to his superiors most at this moment, so that his superiors can make the best decision on the war in Aru Horqin Banner. But this guy just didn’t report the most important thing to his superiors at this moment.
Report on the key issue, what exactly did he think?
After thinking about it, Yi Jianping raised his head and looked at Wang Guangyu and said: "Old Wang, you are the highest military commander. I respect your full strength and decision no matter what your determination is. But counterattacking in advance will have too much impact, and those affected will be affected."
It is not just an issue on the battlefield of Aruhorqin Banner. It even includes Chen Hanzhang's side, which means it is more related to the entire Western Manchuria war situation."
"I suggest that you think about it carefully, or ask the headquarters for instructions to see what the opinions of No. 1 and No. 3 are. After all, this is a key issue related to whether the headquarters can achieve the goal of this operation. Our focus is on our
surrounding areas, while the headquarters’ focus is the overall situation.”
"If you are really determined to launch a counterattack in advance, judging from the possible follow-up impact of this counterattack, I think this will be the beginning of the decisive battle for the entire West Manchuria. So to be cautious, I think it is better to ask the headquarters for instructions. Now is the time
There is still time to go up, even if we make up our minds, there is still enough time for us to ask for instructions."
"I'll go to Bala Qirude to get a feel for the real situation ahead. At the same time, I'll also ask Yang Jicai for his thoughts on the current war situation. After all, he knows the best about the current war situation there. This way, when you make up your mind,
, it will be more prudent and more comprehensive."
"Old Wang, I am not absolutely opposed to your early counterattack. But I hope that you must calm down when you make up your mind. The battle situation in Western Manchuria is the top priority of this battle, and the situation of our battle here will directly depend on it.
It is related to the success or failure of the Western Manchu War."
"Compared with the combat troops deployed by the Kwantung Army on the front line, we barely have a slight advantage in terms of strength comparison. We even have some disadvantages in some aspects, such as the Aruhorqin Banner front line. And this slight advantage is
It means that under the cover of absolutely superior firepower, we made maximum use of the deployment of our troops."
"So, we must be careful in every decision we make. Once we make a mistake in one of our decisions, we don't have much troops at the moment to make up for the loss of time and troops caused by our mistakes in decision-making. If there is a serious injury,
situation, then our entire Western Manchuria war situation is in danger of total failure."
After that, Yi Jianping handed Yang Jicai's telegram to Wang Guangyu and said: "Old Wang, calm down and look at this telegram again. Don't you feel this meaning? Yang Jicai is a combat staff officer. If the situation
It really got out of hand, and he wouldn't be so vague. I feel like this guy didn't tell us the truth."
"This telegram, at least in my opinion, can only be described in four words. It is vague. So I want to go there and see what he really thinks. By the way, I will also tell them the real situation there.
Touch it. At least we have to find out what this guy Yang Jicai really thinks."
"Especially the second regiment, what kind of situation is it currently in, especially whether they still have combat effectiveness. If the main force of the second regiment can be safely transferred back, no matter what your final decision is, it will have a great impact on the war situation in Alhorqin Banner.
It will be a huge help. With an extra infantry regiment on hand, you won't have the headaches you have now."
After hearing Yi Jianping's suggestion, Wang Guangyu remembered that this telegram was completely inconsistent with Yang Jicai's usual style. If it was vague, it was a bit too much. But the situation reported by Yi was indeed like that of Yi Jianping.
As Jianping said, it's a bit unclear.
After thinking about it, Wang Guangyu nodded to Yi Jianping's suggestion: "Okay, I will report our current situation and determination to the headquarters to see what the headquarters' intentions are? As for the Bala Qirude front line, you brother
Just go there yourself and see what this guy is thinking."
Wang Guangyu agreed with his opinion, and Yi Jianping was not too surprised. He knew very well that with Wang Guangyu's ability, as long as he calmed down completely and was not distracted, he would not think of what he said.
This situation is exactly what Yi Jianping hopes for.