The long day has finally passed, and night has finally fallen.
All the senior officers of the Thirty-ninth Group Army had gathered in the war room, and the attack on Pingding County was about to begin. However, Yue Weihan kept pacing back and forth in the yard outside, and rarely asked Chi Chengfeng for a cigarette, swallowing it while pacing.
Yun puffed out mist, looking very worried.
Amidst the sound of hurried footsteps, Lieutenant Colonel Liu Xin hurried to Yue Weihan, stood upright and said: "General, the Third Army is reporting an urgent battle situation. Due to the indiscriminate bombing by Japanese aviation, the Third Army failed to capture Pingyao.
The 9th, 11th and 12th Divisions belonging to the three armies all suffered heavy casualties, and the 10th Division, which was responsible for the main attack, basically lost its combat effectiveness!"
Yue Weihan's steps suddenly stopped, and the cigarette butt in his hand had burned his fingers but he didn't even notice it.
Cao Xinglong, who was standing at the door, shook his head repeatedly and sighed: "A third-rate conductor, a third-rate conductor!"
"Then it's our Thirty-ninth Group Army's turn." Liu Yi strode to Yue Weihan and said solemnly, "The Third Army has first-rate soldiers, second-rate officers and third-rate commanders, but our Thirty-ninth Group Army
But he is a first-class soldier, a first-class officer, and a first-class commander. The Thirty-Nine Group Army will win! China will win!"
Chongqing, Chairman Chiang Kai-shek's official residence.
Chairman Chiang was pacing back and forth in the study with his hands on his hips, cursing as he walked: "Niang Xipi, Niang Xipi! Yue Weihan insisted on going his own way, Wei Lihuang disobeyed military orders, and Tang Huaiyuan acted without permission. It is an unforgivable crime. My third
Army, you return my Third Army, the military court, and I will send all three executioners to the military court!"
"Darling, calm down." Mrs. Jiang stepped forward and gently hugged Chairman Chiang's arm, and advised softly, "Wei Lihuang and the others were ignorant, betrayed your trust in them, and ruined the Third Army.
Thousands of brave soldiers, when the War of Resistance is won in the future, military discipline and national laws will naturally be waiting for them, it is not worth your anger for them."
Admiral He next to him was silent. The defeat of the Third Army was somewhat beyond his expectation, but the situation in Shanxi as a whole was still very good.
The Central Army, the Central Army, the Eighth Route Army and the Thirty-ninth Group Army have formed an encirclement situation against the Japanese army in Shanxi.
According to the war situation reports returned from the Second Theater and the Thirty-ninth Group Army, the people of Shanxi also fully supported this Patriotic War. Even bandits and horse thieves burst out with rare patriotic enthusiasm and were harassing the Japanese troops everywhere.
Reducing the pressure on the frontal battlefield, this situation of nationwide resistance is really exciting.
Chairman Chiang was persuaded by Mrs. Chiang a few words, and the bad breath in his chest finally gradually dissipated.
In fact, Chairman Chiang had no choice. Wei Lihuang was far away in Zhongtiao Mountain and had a large number of troops. Considering the safety of the Yellow River defense line, Chairman Chiang did not dare to touch him. Although Yue Weihan was only a junior, he could learn from the four elements.
Starting from the warehouse, this kid no longer buys into Jiang's account.
Peiping, North China Front Army Headquarters.
The head of the secret service, Yunko Minami, walked into Shan Shanyuan's office, immediately stood upright and said: "Your Excellency, Commander, urgent battle report from the First Army in Shanxi."
"Oh?" Shan Shanyuan said happily, "Nianmin."
Nan Zao Yunzi immediately opened the folder and read softly: "After half a day of fierce fighting, the Pingyao garrison repelled a total of nine fierce attacks by the Chinese Army. In the afternoon, the Fenyang Cunjing Brigade arrived in Pingyao in time. Stationed in Taiyuan, Shimen Aviation
The troops also repeatedly took off to bomb the Chinese Army. By the evening of the battle, the Third Chinese Army was defeated and more than 5,000 corpses were abandoned!"
"Yo Xi." Shan Shan Yuan said happily, "The Chinese army has 300,000 people, but it's just a ragtag group of people!"
"Your Excellency, Commander, Yue Weihan's Thirty-ninth Army is not a ragtag group." Nan Zao Yunzi reminded.
Shan Shanyuan nodded and asked: "Miss Yunzi, is there still no movement in Pingding County?"
Nan Zao Yunzi shook his head and said: "Tang Huaiyuan, the commander of the Third China Army, can only be regarded as a third-rate commander at best, but Yue Weihan, the commander of the Thirty-ninth Group Army, can be regarded as a first-rate commander. Your Excellency, commander, is it true?"
The test of the battle is still in pacifying the county. I hope the 20th Division can be mentally prepared. This battle will be extremely difficult."
"Yo Xi." Shanshan Yuan said with deep understanding, "Immediately send a report to Taiyuan, ordering all units of the First Army to be more vigilant. In particular, it is necessary to formulate emergency plans to effectively deal with the China Army's night operations!"
"Hai." Nan Zao Yunzi lowered his head suddenly and immediately took the order and left.
Niangziguan, Headquarters of the Thirty-ninth Group Army.
Yue Weihan finally returned to the simulated sand table. Liu Yi pointed at the sand table and explained: "Headquarters, the main force of the Murajing Brigade returning from Fenyang has successfully defeated Tang Huaiyuan's Third Army, but Samurai Min's Ninety-Eighth Army has succeeded.
We have attacked the highway from Pingyao to Taiyuan, and are currently building a defense line near Qi County. In addition, the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Group armies of the Shanxi-Sui Army are moving south day and night from the Luliang Mountains, and they will definitely be able to reach Qi County within two days."
"Okay." Gao Shuxun said, "This way, the Japanese troops on the southern front will no longer be able to rush to Taiyuan's aid!"
Yue Weihan nodded and asked: "How is the situation on the northern front?"
Liu Yidao: "The Eighth Route Army's 115th Division, 120th Division and 129th Division dispatched about 20 main regiments to launch a large-scale guerrilla war in northern Shanxi. The highways from Taiyuan to Yuanping and Yuanping to Datong were all destroyed. In addition, activities in northern Shanxi
The Jinsui Army, self-defense militia and bandit armed forces also fought against the Japanese army. The Japanese army had to pay a huge price for every step forward. From the current point of view, it is impossible for the Japanese army in northern Shanxi to reach Taiyuan within half a month."
"What about the Eastern Front?" Yue Weihan's eyes turned to Tumen Fortress again.
Liu Yidao: "After the forward of the Japanese 6th Division and the 45th Infantry Regiment entered Huolu County, they did not immediately launch an attack on Tumen Fortress. I judge that the Japanese army should be waiting for the 6th Field Artillery Regiment to arrive, at the latest
Tomorrow morning, the 6th Japanese Field Artillery Regiment will be in place, and by then the Japanese army will definitely launch a crazy attack on Tumen Fortress."
A ferocious smile suddenly appeared on Chi Chengfeng's face, and he said, "The little devil will die in an embarrassing way."
"Very good." Yue Weihan said happily, "So far, the progress of the war is basically similar to our deduction. We only need to deal with the 20th Division stationed in Taiyuan, and we can basically recover the entire Shanxi! Pass my order, artillery
The battalion began artillery preparations, and the 101st Division of the Shanxi-Sui Army immediately entered the attack position!"
In the northern suburbs of Pingding County, the 101st Division Headquarters.
Dong Qiwu summoned all officers above the battalion commander level to the division headquarters for the final pre-war mobilization.
"Brothers." Dong Qiwu glanced over a dozen regiments with stern eyes, and said in a deep voice on the face of the battalion commander, "I asked Commander-in-Chief Yue for the first offensive mission this time. This time I was ordered by Commander Yan to
After coming to Jinzhong, I have no intention of going back alive, but everyone has their own ambitions, and I don't want to force you. If you are unwilling to fight with the ***, you can leave now!"
"Master, you underestimate our brothers." Wang Jianye, the leader of the 301st Regiment, stood up suddenly and said solemnly, "What the Central Army, the Sichuan Army and the Gui Army can do, our Jinsui Army can also do it! The three of us can do it too!
The descendants of Jin are also bloody men. We are no worse than anyone else in killing Japanese!"
"Well said!" said Wang Zanchen, leader of the 303rd Regiment, "our Jinsui Army will never be ambiguous in fighting the Japanese!"
Li Mingding, chief of staff of the 101st Division, said solemnly: "Master, brothers will never do anything like escaping from battle. You'd better arrange combat missions quickly."
As soon as he finished speaking, the harsh scream of artillery shells suddenly sounded outside.
When Dong Qiwu and others hurriedly raised their heads to look out the window of the headquarters, they saw dazzling streams of light rising up into the night sky with long tail flames, and then roaring into the distance. Just by looking at the momentum, you can tell
It is a field howitzer group preparing for artillery fire, and the caliber is definitely more than 75mm, and the number is definitely more than 20!
"Good boy, field howitzer group!" Wang Jianye said dumbfounded, "The Thirty-ninth Army is really rich!"
"Damn it." Wang Zanchen took off his military cap, scratched his bald head, and said with envy, "It would be great if our 101st Division could also form an artillery regiment. That would be a fun battle."
"You want an artillery regiment? That's not easy." Dong Qiwu said ferociously, "After the Japanese are eliminated and Shanxi is liberated, Commander Yan will be able to rebuild the Taiyuan Arsenal immediately. Let alone an artillery regiment, in less than two years,
Our Jinsui Army will be able to organize ten or eight artillery regiments, and by then the little Japanese will not be able to even find the north!"
"Report!" As soon as he finished speaking, the communications staff came in to report, "The headquarters sent an urgent message, ordering our division to enter the attack position immediately!"
"Order!" Dong Qiwu suddenly turned around and shouted sternly, "The 301st, 302nd, and 303rd regiments immediately entered their respective attack positions. As soon as the bombardment ended, they immediately launched an attack on the Japanese army. Remember, there is no feint attack or probing attack. Each regiment is the main attack and all are desperate.
Attack, we must annihilate all the Japanese troops outside the city in one battle, and demonstrate the majesty of our Jinsui Army!"
Dong Qiwu actually held his breath when he came this time. He wanted to use a hearty victory to wash away the shameful mark brought by the Battle of Xinkou to the Jinsui Army. He wanted to use iron facts to prove that the Jinsui Army
The Sui Army is by no means worse than the Sichuan Army, Gui Army and other local armies. Compared with the Central Army, its equipment is only slightly inferior!
"Yes!" Wang Jianye, Wang Zanchen and other regiment and battalion commanders suddenly stood at attention and agreed at the same time.
The next moment, more than a dozen regiments and battalion commanders of the 101st Division turned around and quickly left the division headquarters. Within ten minutes, they each returned to their own troops, and immediately led their troops into attack positions under the cover of artillery fire.