Setani's plan fell into the eyes of Qu Shin-sun, acting chief of staff of the 31st Division.
Qu Shen was from Sanyuan, Shaanxi and was a fellow villager with Yu Youren. He was sponsored by Yu Youren to attend the normal school and later joined Feng Yuxiang's army. He was a wise officer.
After the Taierzhuang Battle started, Qu Shen was assigned by Chi Fengcheng to form the 31st Division's front enemy command center to specifically command the 31st Division's operations. On the night of the 28th, Qu Shen observed that the lights of the Japanese transport convoy flashed in Liujiahu, and the continuous stream of lights were known that the Japanese reinforcements arrived and tomorrow would be inevitable.
It was a fierce battle. While reporting to Chifeng City and Sun Lianzhong, he carefully studied the Japanese army's next fighting style. The first thing he considered was the issue of Japanese tanks. Based on the terrain of Taierzhuang, Qu Shen judged that Japanese tanks might be along the canal from the west of Taierzhuang
Forwarding. Therefore, on the morning of the 29th, Qu Shen ordered the war defense artillery company transferred from the war zone to be deployed by the floating bridge of Zhuang and North Station, waiting for the arrival of Japanese tanks.
At 10 a.m., twelve Japanese tanks indeed came detour from the canal. When approaching Taierzhuang, the twelve tanks lined up and rushed towards the defending positions.
The war defense artillery company has 54 cm flat-fired cannons, which are towed by cars, and are equipped with five types of shells, including armor-piercing shells, grenades, tracer bullets, etc. When the Japanese tanks are 200 meters away from our position, four war defense cannons suddenly fired, and armor-piercing shells and tracer bullets are used alternately.
The Japanese tanks were dizzy, and the tank hands jumped out of the car to escape. Not long after, all 12 tanks were destroyed. The Japanese infantry advancing with the tanks, never expected that they were still steel fortresses and tanks that attacked sharp weapons.
Destroyed by the Chinese army, he was so scared that he turned around and ran away. Behind him were bursts of shouts from Chinese soldiers.
The significance of eliminating the Japanese tank squadron to the Taierzhuang defense battle was self-evident. But the full attack of Furong Zhenping 63rd Regiment allowed the defenders to truly appreciate the fierceness of the Japanese army. The Japanese army not only occupied the North Gate, but also
It occupied the northwest corner of Taierzhuang and launched a fierce tug-of-war with the defenders in Taierzhuang.
At this time, the residents of Taierzhuang had basically retreated, and even the young and middle-aged people who left to help the troops transport ammunition, the wounded retreated. The entire village was either Japanese or our army, with dogs and teeth intertwined and fighting for each hospital.
At this time, an old lady with her little feet appeared. No one knew what her surname was and why she didn't retreat. She told the platoon leader who retreated to her yard that she was willing to help the children go and see the next yard.
She is familiar with the situation. No matter how bad the Japanese are, they are still humans. They will not treat her as an old woman.
The soldiers really didn't want the old man to take risks, but they really wanted to figure out the enemy situation in the next yard. They thought the old lady was old and maybe the Japanese wouldn't pay attention to her, so they agreed.
When the old man left, he asked the soldiers for two grenades and asked the soldiers to give them to her how to use them. He twisted off the lid on the spot, put it in his arms, and went to the next yard.
After the old man left, he could not hear the movement in the next yard for a long time, until the laughter of the Japanese came from the sound of the Japanese. The platoon leader felt something was wrong, so he hurriedly took the soldiers to climb up the wall and looked into the yard. He was so angry that his lungs were about to explode.
.It turned out that a group of Japanese devils were tearing around the white-haired old lady. The old lady's clothes were torn to pieces, and she kept saying, "So you are really beasts!"
As soon as the soldiers pulled the trigger, the old lady pulled the grenade in her arms, and two rumbling sounds, and more than a dozen Japanese were killed and injured. The remaining Japanese were beaten into hornet's nests by the angry soldiers.
By the evening of March 30, the Japanese army had occupied half of Taierzhuang. Seya Kit even happily claimed to the Japanese war correspondent that he had captured Taierzhuang.
Wang Guanwu, the new leader of the 184th Regiment defending Taierzhuang, called Chi Fengcheng and reported that if he did not retreat, the defenders would be killed.
Chi Feng City, commanding outside the city, wouldn't know the crisis situation in the city at this time? He himself was so tired that he vomited blood because he led a suicide squad to attack the Japanese invaders at night. Unfortunately, with the strict orders of Li Zongren and Sun Lianzhong, he could only order Wang Guanwu to defend the death.
This was the fifth time that Wang Guanwu had been pulled out of the ruins. When he heard Chifeng City's order, he knew that this Taierzhuang was the tomb of the 184th Regiment, so he ordered the regiment headquarters to transfer positions and command the troops to fight to the death with the enemy.
Qu Shen learned from the staff's report that Wang Guanwu asked to retreat and hurried to see Chi Fengcheng. At this time, Chi Fengcheng had vomited blood many times and was very weak. He sat on the bed and said to Qu Shen: "What do you think you can do? Let's continue to fight.
The troops are all over."
What Qu Shen feared most was that Chifeng City was depressed and hurriedly encouraged us to be in trouble and the Japanese army was not having a good time. This Taierzhuang must not be lost, as Xuzhou will be finished. That is to be beheaded.
Chi Fengcheng nodded and wanted to report to Sun Lianzhong, recommending Wang Guanwu as the commander of the 91st Brigade and the commander of the 184th Regiment, and must stay in Taierzhuang. He also ordered the 183rd Regiment, which was withdrawn from Nanluo, to be led by Brigade Commander Me Zibin, to be at the floating bridge.
When you set up a machine gun, no matter who dares to retreat, you will be killed without any doubt.
Qu Shen immediately called Me Zibin and ordered him to gather the remaining 200 people from the 183rd Regiment to establish a supervision team and implement battlefield discipline.
Because the enemy and us were intertwined, it was difficult for the Japanese aircraft to play a role. There was an order to defend the death on the upper peak, and the soldiers went forward without fear of sacrifice. For a moment, the small Taierzhuang became a touchstone to test the will of both sides. The Japanese army wanted to attack 100 times forward.
The rice is difficult.
Although Liu Yimin, who was far away in the Kolai Mountains, knew that the victory in Taierzhuang would inevitably come, he knew that there were many factions within the national army and it was difficult to command it uniformly. Although Tang Enbo, the sudden appearance of the Sakamoto Detachment, took too late to attack, causing casualties in the Second Army.
Too big, but no matter what, Tang Enbo has 50,000 elite troops, but is actually restrained by Sakamoto Detachment, which is really a shame for the Chinese. Especially when Sakamoto Detachment did not appear, Seya Detachment actually used only one brigade of troops to monitor Tang Enbo.
Although General Tang attacked Zaozhuang and fought against Guo Liji, and was constantly fighting, his main force was indeed surfing in Gupo Mountain. If Tang Enbo could start as soon as possible, the Taierzhuang battle would have ended a few days earlier.
, the Second Army would not have such a large casualties.
Think about the Second Army fighting bloody battles on the front line of Taierzhuang, with heavy casualties and many heroes not even had their names left. However, after the victory, Tang Enbo, who was delaying the attack time, won the Blue Sky and White Sun Medal, and those who had hesitated and shaken on the battlefield were also
Become a hero in the whole country, and those real heroes who hold grenades and wield big swords to fight, how many can live to see victory? Even if they are alive, how many can get rewards? Not to mention ordinary soldiers
The Second Army, which made immortal contributions in Taierzhuang in history, was actually reduced after the war. What is the law of nature?
The current situation is even more severe than in history. If the Japanese army concentrates its forces to attack Taierzhuang, once the defenders are injured and the Tang army attacks too late, they may turn from a great victory to a defeat. If they take a step back ten thousand steps, they will win, but
Once the Japanese army realizes and retreats quickly, the results of the Taierzhuang victory will also be greatly reduced.
Liu Yimin was definitely not willing to happen.
On the morning of March 31, Liu Yimin called Jingjing early in the morning and asked her to record her conversation and send it to the headquarters in the form of a press release. He asked the headquarters to forward it immediately Chairman Jiang, Commander Li of the Fifth War Zone and the 20th Corps.
Chang Tang Enbo.
Jingjing asked: "General Liu, as an outstanding young general of our army, what do you think of the current Taierzhuang Battle?"
Liu Yimin said: "The Japanese army stepped down from Taierzhuang in the south, in an attempt to open up the Jinpu Line and communicate the connection between the two strategic areas of North China and Central China. This battle is related to the gains and losses of Xuzhou. I believe that the soldiers of our defenders will be able to sacrifice and resolutely defeat the enemy invading the south."
Jingjing asked again: "General Liu, how long do you think the Taierzhuang battle will last?"
Liu Yimin said: "The Taierzhuang Battle has been underway, and the situation of encircling and annihilation of the Japanese Kao Segu Detachment has become, and the initiative is in the hands of our army. To put it more directly, it is in the hands of General Tang Enbo, the commander of the elite 20th Army of the National Army.
.General Tang is the favorite student of the Chairman. Since the July 7 Incident, he has led his army to fight against the Japanese invaders many times and made great contributions. Not only did the Chairman comfort him, but the Chinese people also serve as the Gancheng. I believe this time in Chairman Jiang and Li
Under the command of the commander-in-chief, General Tang led the elite 20th legion to deliver good news again."
Jingjing thought about it and didn't know what Liu Yimin would say. If it was just a little flattering, there was really no need to let herself record it.
Seeing Jingjing's questioning look on her face, Liu Yimin changed the subject and said, "However, when it comes to Commander Tang, I have some questions. I use the pen of a reporter to ask Commander Tang for advice."
When Jingjing heard this, she knew that the good show was coming and she was busy recording it.
Liu Yimin said slowly: "Captain Tang is an outstanding talent with extremely high tactical qualities in our army. The rapid promotion is not the second person among the general instructors of the Whampoa Military Academy. Logically speaking, he should be grateful to the Chairman and he will be so angry that he will be the one who is trying to beat him.
But some time ago, I was equipped with extremely poor Sichuan Army Sun Zhen Group Army, Wang Mingzhang's troops stained Teng County with blood. Chief Li ordered the commander of Tang Army to rush for help. The army actually stayed and retreated in a battle with the enemy, causing General Wang Mingzhang to die in his country. Now Taierzhuang
Our Second Army on the front line fought fiercely with the Japanese invaders for many days, and the blood of martyrs was scattered along the Taierzhuang canal. It can be said that in the small Taierzhuang, every stone, every shrapnel, every house, and every courtyard, solidified.
The blood of our loyal and brave soldiers. At this time, the defenders were looking forward to reinforcements as they were looking forward to the rain. The command of the enemy Segu Detachment was 15 kilometers away from Taierzhuang, and the Tang Army was 30 kilometers behind the Segu Detachment. The Japanese army monitored and blocked the 50,000 elite Tang Army Regiment.
The troops were just a brigade, that is, the national army strengthened the battalion. I would like to ask the commander Tang Army, did he not receive the attack order from Chief Li, or was scared by the Japanese? He owned a chariot and heavy artillery
Why did the Tang Army Corps, the cavalry, stay in the Gupo Mountains?"
After a while, let Jingjing record clearly. Liu Yimin continued: "Since the war started, countless military and civilians in our country have died and injured, and they all hate the Japanese army. As the leader of the country, Chairman Jiang, has been anxious for a day and no one has ever been able to do so.
Every day is not worried, every day is heartbreaking, and I am always hoping that our army can win the battle and defeat the Japanese invaders as soon as possible. At this time, the commander of the Tang army, who has elite soldiers, should share the worries for the chairman, contribute to the war of resistance, and do his best.
The army set an example. But until today, on the battlefield of Taierzhuang, I have not seen the role of Commander Tang as a Whampoa soldier. I would like to ask Commander Tang because you have studied in Japan and are unwilling to kill the Japanese army.
, or do you want to follow Han Fuqu to preserve your strength? It is important to know that the 20th Legion is the elite unit of the country, and generals at all levels of the 20th Legion are the state officers. If the commander of the Tang Army does not attack quickly, how can he face the national law, military law and chairman, and Chief Li
Order?"
After Jingjing finished recording, Liu Yimin said again: "Of course, if Commander Tang is really unwilling or dares to launch an attack, I will suggest that the commander change the general. My 18th Group Army is full of talents, Deputy Commander-in-Chief Peng Dehuai, and Commander Lin Biao,
Commander Liu Bocheng, Commander Xu Xiangqian, and Commander He Long are both competent for the position of commander of the 20th Legion. If you are not talented, you are willing to recommend yourself. As long as Chairman Jiang gives the order, I am willing to take over the position of commander of the 20th Legion immediately, and
In the shortest time, I rushed to the 20th Army, rectified the troops, launched a quick attack, wiped out the 10th Division of the Japanese Army, and took Lieutenant General Isotani to Wuhan for trial. From then on, I will command the elite 20th Army to traverse the north and south of the Yangtze River.
, made the Japanese army scared to talk about it."
After Jingjing finished recording, she raised her head and looked at Liu Yimin in confusion: "You, are you crazy? How can you say such words? What if Chiang Kai-shek really asked you to go? Are you willing to leave us?"
Liu Yimin smiled: "This is a strategy to force Chiang Kai-shek and Tang Enbo. Don't worry, the 20th Legion is Chiang Kai-shek's heart. How could he be willing to give it to us to command? If I really let me go, it would be best. The 20th Legion is very fast.
It will become the Eighth Route Army.”
Jingjing thought about it and said, "I will write down your last words and send them to the headquarters. Some comrades in the province don't understand."
Liu Yimin nodded and told Jingjing to sort it out immediately. After sorting it out, he handed it over to Political Commissar Luo to take a look and issue it immediately. He also required the 100,000 yuan to be urgent and transfer as soon as possible.
The telegram caused an uproar. After seeing it, Chiang Kai-shek cursed Niang Xipi a few times, and then directly sent a telegram to Li Zongren and Tang Enbo, ordering the Tang army to attack quickly, defeat the enemy in front of him within a specified period of time, and encircle the Japanese army.
After receiving the telegram, Li Zongren laughed and held Bai Chongxi's hand and said, "Jiansheng, our Guangxi son-in-law is amazing. Not only is he very accurate in the battlefield, but he also punches hard, fierce and accurate, which is much better than my moves.
Now. This time I see that Tang Enbo can still sit still.
Bai Chongxi picked up the telegram and looked again and again, shook his head while looking, and finally said, "This brat is so bold. He came to the door to blackmail us, but now he is attacking Tang Enbo again. However, this trick is good and a coincidence.
It's wonderful. It seems that we should end this battle."
Li Zongren nodded and then dictated the orders he had given to the troops.
In the order to Tang Enbo's 20th Army, Li Zongren excerpted three passages from Liu Yimin's telegram. The first paragraph was "I would like to ask the commander of Tang Army, did he not receive the order from Chief Li, or was he scared by the Japanese?
The Tang army, which has chariots, heavy artillery and cavalry, has been staying in the Gupo Mountains?" The second paragraph is "I would like to ask the leader of the Tang army because you have studied in Japan and are unwilling to kill the Japanese army.
, or do you want to follow Han Fuqu to preserve your strength? It is important to know that the 20th Legion is the elite unit of the country, and generals at all levels of the 20th Legion are the state officers. If the commander of the Tang Army does not attack quickly, how can he face the national law, military law and chairman, and Chief Li
The third paragraph is "I am willing to recommend myself if I am not talented. As long as Chairman Jiang gives me the order, I am willing to take over as the commander of the 20th Army Corps and rush to the 20th Army Corps in the shortest time to rectify the troops
, quickly launched an attack, wiped out the 10th Division of the Japanese Army, and took Lieutenant General Isotani to Wuhan for trial. From now on, I will command the elite 20th legion across the country, making the Japanese army scared to talk about it."
After the excerpt, Li Zongren was not polite and directly ordered the Tang army to dispatch immediately and attack the Japanese Segu Detachment. Otherwise, wouldn't the military law be false?
After listening to the content of the telegram orally told by Li Zongren, Liu Fei smiled and said, "Dong De, your back is hard now!"
Li Zongren smiled: "That's right, with Liu Yimin's urging telegram and Chiang Kai-shek's order, Tang Enbo couldn't do anything if he couldn't go out. Let's move the command center near Taierzhuang and command it forward."
After receiving a telegram from Liu Yimin from the headquarters of the 18th Army, Tang Enbo was so angry that his face turned purple, his nostrils were steaming, and he pulled open his military uniform and scolded the bastard and Xiao Chi.
Bandit, who is the crotch that reveals you, a harmful spirit, dares to get into trouble on Tai Sui's head and bully me.
Seeing that Tang Enbo was cursing like a bad example, Guan Linzheng, the commander of the 52nd Army, said: "Captain of the Army, Liu Yimin is the son-in-law of the Chairman, the wife's cousin and brother-in-law, and an anti-Japanese hero who was terrified by the Japanese army, and a famous general of our army. Don't say nothing about it.
Yes, just by looking at his grasp of the Japanese army, he is an absolutely amazing person. I, Guan Linzheng, admire such a person very much. Is it not good for the commander of the army to scold him like this? How can we meet in the future?"
Tang Enbo became even more annoyed by this statement and wanted to attack Guan Linzheng directly. Just as he was about to speak, Chairman Li Zongren's telegram arrived.
After suppressing his anger and reading the telegram, Tang Enbo sat down on the chair and gasped and thought about it.
After thinking for a while, I felt that the enemy situation mentioned in Liu Yimin's telegram was really the same. The Segu Detachment had been fighting with Sun Lianzhong's troops for a few days. I guess the arrogance was almost gone, and the Jiehe River was all over.
The Third Army Group was dealing with, and the 40th Regiment had considerable strength to deal with the Third Army and the three remaining regiments of Sun Zhen. The 39th Regiment had troops blocking and harassing all the way from Linyi to Taierzhuang. Maybe Li Zongren had already sent him.
The troops set up an ambush circle waiting for them! As long as some troops are sent to monitor the enemies in Yixian, Zaozhuang and Lincheng, the main force can attack with all their might and kill the Segu Detachment, and at least defeat them.
So, the Twentieth Legion started attacking a few days earlier than in history.