Yang Zhen's prediction was quite accurate. [.Com text] Judging from the subsequent actions of the Japanese and puppet troops, the battle in Weihe County was really a hornet's nest. Even after the September 18th Incident, he followed his brother to fight against Japan.
Li Yanping went to the Soviet Union to study for several years, but he was still considered experienced. After this battle, he lamented that he had never seen the Japanese make such a big move against a certain anti-alliance force in several years.
With the capture of Weihe County, Yang Zhen can indeed be said to have poked a hornet's nest. The intensity of the Japanese and puppet troops' encirclement and suppression of his troops can be described in more than one word. Judging from the deployment of the Japanese and puppet troops and the number of mobilized troops,
It can be said that dealing with a force like Yang Zhen's, which was only close to a thousand men, was a huge investment.
On the afternoon of the third day after Yang Zhen evacuated Weihe County, during the march, several reconnaissance planes appeared in the sky and took turns to investigate and track Yang Zhen's troops. On the ground, only from the limited intelligence,
, the entire Zhuhe, Weihe, Wuchang, and Acheng areas were filled with convoys of Japanese and puppet troops transporting troops. Cavalry, infantry, and even chariot troops were dispatched.
Although Yang Zhen, who entered Wuchang territory, captured several group tribes, burned all household registration information, and rescued a group of people, he still did not find the way to attack the pioneering group because of the too fast reinforcements and the huge strength of the Japanese and puppet troops.
Get a relatively good fighter.
Yang Zhen, who was preparing to move from Wuchang to Acheng, frowned as he looked at the reconnaissance planes hovering above him. Although he had his own tactical intentions and didn't care about exposing himself, there was always a pair of eyes in the sky.
The feeling of staring is unpleasant.
Moreover, Yang Zhen knows that if he wants to survive in a dangerous situation, he must take the initiative in his own hands. He will always be watched by reconnaissance planes, and all his whereabouts will be known by the Japanese and puppet troops. He will be passive, let alone the general.
The initiative is in your own hands.
After Yang Zhen raised his telescope and carefully observed the trajectory of the reconnaissance plane hovering above his head, he called Li Mingrui beside him and pointed to a relatively tall mountaintop two miles ahead of him and said: "Minggrui
, I will hand over the heavy machine gun company of the second battalion to you. You take these six heavy machine guns to that hill to form an ambush position."
"I will order the troops to rest in place later and create a fighter plane for you. You will follow the method I have taught you on weekdays. When the Japanese plane is sliding down and circling, concentrate your firepower, calculate the advance, and send this Japanese reconnaissance plane
Knock it down for me. Remember, you must calculate the lead time. The Japanese plane is thin, so as long as it is captured, it will be no problem at all to knock it out with heavy machine gun fire."
Li Mingrui looked at the reconnaissance plane above his head, made a rough estimate in his mind based on the calculation method that Yang Zhen had specially taught him, and said: "Commander, don't worry, I will dig out the Japanese's thieving eyes."
Yang Zhen nodded, gave him the set of German-made high-power telescopes he had seized from Shiro Ishii and said: "Use this more accurately when observing, don't use the products of your little devil."
Li Mingrui took the telescope handed over by Yang Zhen, saluted, and hurriedly led the team to carry out Yang Zhen's order.
Looking at Li Mingrui's back, Li Yanping, who came up from behind because the troops stopped advancing, said curiously: "What did they do? Why did they only take away one heavy machine gun company?"
Yang Zhen pointed at the reconnaissance plane in the sky and said: "I asked him to knock out those thieving eyes. Let him stare at it all day long. No matter how we change our marching route, we will be exposed. We make big noises to cover us.
Our true intentions. If we let this guy stare at us all day long, we won’t be able to hide any of our intentions.”
After that, Yang Zhen walked to the roadside and opened the map under a tree and said: "Political Commissar, our original plan to enter Acheng must be changed now. The Japanese reconnaissance plane has exposed our whereabouts. According to the Japanese plan
Judging from the reaction speed, the Japanese may have mobilized heavy troops in front of us. If we continue to implement the original plan, we will dive into the Japanese encirclement. Therefore, our original plan must be changed."
"Then how do you think our next move will change?" After listening to Yang Zhen's analysis, Li Yanping nodded in agreement. After fighting for so many years, even if the large corps command and overall planning capabilities are lacking, the basic
He still has some military qualities. He still agrees with Yang Zhen's words.
Yang Zhen stared at the map and pondered for a long time, then sighed and said: "Political Commissar, the intelligence we have available now is too little. It is far from enough to rely solely on the tactical reconnaissance done by Huang Dali."
"Lao Guo currently monitors the Japanese radio stations because he does not have specialized deciphering talents, so he can only rely on some of the captured Japanese and puppet army codes. There are too few Japanese and puppet army codes that can be deciphered. We are on the march all day long.
There was very little time to set up the radio station. In addition, the Japanese military's radio passwords were changed very frequently, so the intelligence we could obtain through monitoring was really not much."
"Without the source of intelligence, we are like a blind man, we can only fumble our actions. Marching and fighting simply by feeling is not enough. Winning a battle requires more than just well-equipped and well-trained troops.
What’s more, we still need the support of effective intelligence.”
"Now how many troops have the Japanese and puppet troops around us mobilized to target us? How are their equipment like? What is the ratio of the Japanese and puppet troops? How many routes will they use to besiege us? We don't know this. Political Commissar, we can say that now
Facing the most dangerous situation after the attack."
Yang Zhen and Li Yanping were talking. As soon as they took a break, they set up a radio station to contact Peng Dingjie in the secret camp. Guo Bingxun, who was monitoring surrounding radio stations, came over and handed a piece of paper to Yang Zhen and said: "Old Yang, we were on the radio just now
We monitored a telegram between the Fourth Military District and the Sixth Military District of the Puppet Manchukuo Army. This is also the only Japanese and puppet military telegram that we have so far deciphered using the seized code books."
"The telegram informed his subordinates of the 16th and 17th combined brigades of the Fourth Military District of the Puppet Manchu Army stationed in Binjiang, one cavalry unit of the Sixth Military District, and all forest police units and railway police in Binjiang Province.
Part of the forest police force of Mudanjiang Province, a regiment of the Railway Guard Army, and two independent infantry brigades of the 4th and 5th Japanese troops stationed in Mudanjiang and Harbin pursued and intercepted our unit."
"We still don't know the specific deployment of the Japanese and puppet troops. But one thing is certain now. Judging from the paper alone, the number of troops mobilized by the Japanese and puppet troops to destroy our army this time is at least 6,000. And that is located in the commander's position.
They also specifically emphasized that the Japanese will transfer Sasaki Toichi, the former top adviser to the puppet Manchukuo Military and Political Department, who has been transferred to the Japanese Army's North China Front Army's Third Independent Mixed Brigade Lieutenant General Brigade Commander, back to the Kwantung Army to serve as the commander of the Fifth Independent Guard Force, with full responsibility
A clearing operation against us."
Having said this, Guo Bingxun raised his head and looked at the Japanese reconnaissance planes that were constantly circling in the sky and then said: "This telegram was personally signed by Yu Chencheng, commander of the Fourth Military District of the Puppet Manchu Army, and sent to Wang Dianzhong, commander of the Sixth Military District.
, also bluntly stated that the Japanese not only mobilized heavy troops this time, but also mobilized the aviation force stationed in Mudanjiang and part of the so-called automatic convoy just established by the puppet Manchukuo army."
After hearing Guo Bingxun's report, Yang Zhen and Li Yanping looked at each other, and after seeing the seriousness in each other's eyes, Yang Zhen said: "Lao Guo, has Huang Dali returned from reconnaissance?"
Guo Bingxun shook his head and said: "Not yet. But they have been gone for almost half a day and should be back soon."
Yang Zhen looked at the map and then raised his head and said to Li Yanping and Guo Bingxun: "We can't stay here anymore, we must move immediately. While the Japanese haven't figured out our specific movements for a while, wait until Li Mingrui knocks off the gun on the top of our heads.
After that reconnaissance plane, we immediately moved. It is getting dark, and at least before the early morning of tomorrow, we have to go north and jump over the Binsui Line."
"Speaking of this, Yang Zhen pointed to the map and said: "I have a hunch that the Japanese and puppet troops surrounding us should be rushing towards us now, and they should not be too far away from us now."
"Since the afternoon, the Japanese reconnaissance planes have been hovering over our heads all day long. Our whereabouts have no secrets for the Japanese at least until now. So we must move immediately."
Just when Yang Zhen's words had just fallen, Li Mingrui, who was ordered to ambush the Japanese reconnaissance plane, also started fighting. Li Mingrui did not disappoint Yang Zhen this time. Just after the Japanese reconnaissance plane discovered that Yang Zhen's troops suddenly stopped advancing, they descended.
When he reached the flight altitude and prepared to take a closer look at the cause, Li Mingrui commanded six heavy machine guns that were ambushed on the hilltop to suddenly open fire. In one fell swoop, the reconnaissance aircraft, which had posed a great threat to Yang Zhen's command, was shot into the air and exploded on the spot.
Hearing the intensive gunfire, Yang Zhen raised his head and looked at the Japanese reconnaissance plane exploding in the sky, and suddenly his heart moved.
Standing up, Yang Zhen carefully looked at the surrounding terrain and said to Li Yanping and Guo Bingxun: "We will talk about the transfer later. Political Commissar, Lao Guo, it seems we have to fight here."
Hearing that Yang Zhen, who had just wanted to transfer immediately, changed his mind so quickly in such a short period of time, Li Yanping and Guo Bingxun both looked at Yang Zhen in confusion.
Seeing the puzzled looks of the two people, Yang Zhen shook his head and smiled bitterly: "I was a little negligent just now. I was thinking of finding a way to shoot down the reconnaissance plane that had been following us, but I forgot that the gunfire when we ambushed the plane would also be heard.
Attracting the pursuit of Japanese and puppet troops."
Sure enough, before Yang Zhen could finish his words, less than a few minutes after the gunfire of Li Mingrui ambushing the Japanese reconnaissance plane subsided, dense gunfire suddenly rang out again on the hilltop where he was. Along with the gunfire, there were also frequent gunshots.
There were sporadic shell explosions.
Hearing the intensive gunfire from Li Mingrui's place, he immediately understood that it was the Japanese and puppet troops nearby. Hearing the gunfire and outflanking him, Yang Zhen did not hesitate at all. He immediately ordered two companies to rush to the hilltop where Li Mingrui was to provide support.
Just when Yang Zhen had just mobilized two companies to support Li Mingrui, Huang Dali, who had gone out for reconnaissance, also rushed back. Panting, Huang Dali could not afford to rest and immediately reported the situation to Yang Zhen.
"Commander, political commissar, and chief of staff, in front of us, nearly a thousand Japanese puppet troops dispatched from the Wuchang Army carrying two mountain cannons, under the cover of some cavalry, are already less than thirty miles away from us."
Huang Dali hadn't finished his report yet, and the back was cut off. Wang Guangyu, the deputy chief of staff of the shelter, also caught up and said: "Commander, we found a large number of Japanese and puppet troops behind us who are rapidly pursuing our headquarters. They should have reached this position by now.
Up." After that, Wang Guangyu pointed at the map that Yang Zhen had not put away.
Seeing that Wang Guangyu pointed out that the Jaap pursuers appearing behind him were less than fifty miles away from him, Yang Zhen couldn't help but take a breath and realized that his expectations were still a little too low.
The Japs were discovered before and after, and from the sound of gunshots, Li Mingrui found that the number of Japs was not small, and they were closer to his position, and could even be said to be under his nose. According to the number of Japs discovered now,
Judging from this direction, we can now be said to have been surrounded by Japanese and puppet troops.
Realizing that the situation was urgent, Yang Zhen did not hesitate at all. After accurately finding his current location on the map, Yang Zhen pointed at the map and said to Guo Bingxun: "Old Guo, you will personally lead a radio station, lead a company and
Two mortars to stop the enemy directly in front of us."
"Lao Guo, when you are blocking the attack, don't go hard. Try to rely on the terrain to resist. Be careful not to let the Japanese and puppet troops figure out our strength. If you have to go hard, remember the firepower. The deployment of troops must be in front of the firepower.
Be heavy at the rear and light at the rear. The deployment of troops should be light at the front and heavy at the rear. Rely on the ground to form a ladder block. Pay special attention to your flank protection."
Having said this, Yang Zhen raised his head, looked at Guo Bingxun with a solemn expression and said: "Old Guo, our army has not been established for a long time. Not only do the combatants in the army have little combat experience, but even the platoon leader does not have much combat experience."
"Those old brothers who rushed out from Harbin with us may have experience in blocking operations, but they have no experience in commanding even platoon-level blocking operations. Therefore, there must be a capable man in front to direct the fight.
I don't feel at ease if I leave it to others, but I can only feel at ease if you go."
"Lao Guo, I just want to ask you one question now. Under the circumstances of increasing firepower and fighting to the death, do you have the confidence to spend four hours on the top of a thirty-mile mountain road?"
After Guo Bingxun looked at the terrain marked on the map, he pondered for a moment and said: "There shouldn't be any big problem. However, there is no absolute in Lao Yang's matter. I can only say that I will do my best to make it a success."
The Japanese held off for four hours to buy time for the main force."
Yang Zhen nodded and said: "Old Guo, I'll leave it to you. Remember to try not to fight hard and use cold guns and cold artillery to kill the enemy. It doesn't mean that you have to resist, as long as the Japanese and puppet troops are contained.
Yes. And Lao Guo, you must be careful. No matter what, you must come back alive for me."
When Guo Bingxun heard Yang Zhen's concerned words, he smiled and said nothing more. He just saluted a military salute and then turned around and led a company across the marching column and rushed forward quickly.
After seeing off Guo Bingxun, Yang Zhen pointed to the spot on the map where the Japanese and puppet troops were found chasing the Japanese puppet troops just pointed out by Wang Guangyu, and said to Wang Guangyu: "Old Wang, you also take a company with you, and follow what I just told Chief of Staff Guo.
This is a way to stop the Japanese and puppet troops following. Similarly, I need four hours. How about it, does Lao Wang have the confidence?"
Wang Guangyu heard Yang Zhen's explanation, nodded and said: "Commander, please rest assured, I will do my best to fight for four hours for the main force. Even if I die in battle, I will not hesitate."
Hearing Wang Guangyu's answer, Yang Zhen said without thinking: "Okay, Lao Wang, you can personally select the company you lead. If you like the company, take that company away. If there is anyone who disobeys the command,
, you can kill it first and then report it, there is no need to ask for instructions."
Wang Guangyu is also a happy person. When he heard Yang Zhen's words, he said without any ambiguity: "Commander, don't be embarrassed. Even I think Liu Changshun's one is pretty good."
"Okay, no problem. I said I'll give you the company you like. In addition, Lao Wang, please remember to come back alive for me." Yang Zhen didn't feel anything about the company Wang Guangyu named Liu Changshun.
What a big surprise.
After seeing off Wang Guangyu and Guo Bingxun, Yang Zhen rolled up the map and said to Li Yanping beside him: "Political Commissar, let's go to Li Mingrui's place." After saying that, he immediately got up and walked quickly towards Li Mingrui's place.
Seeing Yang Zhen, Li Yanping came up and was commanding Li Mingrui on the top of the mountain. He immediately ran over and said: "Commander, why are you here, political commissar? It's not safe here. This time the little devil has brought artillery."
Yang Zhen took the telescope he had handed to Li Mingrui before, glanced at the simple blocking position chosen by Li Mingrui, found an observation point, raised the telescope and said: "How can I know what the situation is like here if I don't come over? We don't have time to ink.
Yes, please report the situation as soon as possible."
Hearing Yang Zhen's harsh tone, Li Mingrui did not dare to hesitate. He lay down next to Yang Zhen and Li Yanping and pointed at the battlefield and said: "Commander, political commissar, we just shot down the enemy plane, and the Japanese pounced on them. They moved very quickly.
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