War of Resistance

Chapter 1402 World War I Changsha (25)
Even a boss like Xue Yue was very tempted by Wu Yizhi's suggestion.

Wu Yizhi deserved to be the strongest assistant in the ninth war zone, and he hit Xue Yue's heart with just one word.

Having said that, after all, Xue Yue is the highest officer of the entire Ninth War Zone, and any decision he makes must be carefully considered, especially under the premise of using the elite of the Central Army, he needs to be more cautious.

Although the security force of the Ninth War Zone bears the title of a security force, it is definitely an out-and-out field army with very strong combat effectiveness, while Wu Yizhi bears the title of commander-in-chief, but his command is different. others.

Under such circumstances, Xue Yue was caught in a contradiction—for such an army, he liked to use it, but he was afraid that the excessive use of this army would lead to the annihilation of the entire army.

That is to say, in Xue Yue's heart, the security force of the Ninth War Zone is like a sharp knife, very sharp, but it is also easy to break because it is too rigid.

After thinking for a while, Xue Yue still couldn't make up his mind. He said, "Wait a little longer! Changle Town is the last insurance for No.15 Army's retreat. If Changle Town is lost, there will be turmoil in northern Hunan."

"I understand the humble position. The chief is worried that Yang Sen and the others will not be able to withstand the pressure of the No. 30 Third Division." Wu Yizhi said bluntly.

Xue Yue didn't deny it, just nodded lightly, and said, "That's true. Don't look at the No. 30 Third Division as a little sheep in front of the guards, but in front of the Sichuan Army, it is definitely a wolf. The key Yes, the Eighth Army has just entered the battle, and several positions around Mufu Mountain have already fallen, especially in the direction of Maishi. The vanguard of the Japanese army is very likely to have moved towards Wukou and Changle along the direction of Dazhou and Cenchuan. Go forward, we can't help but guard against this situation."

"What the commander said is very reasonable. If Changle Town is lost, then the Japanese army will be able to directly attack the new town, and then Miluo County will be in danger." Wu Yizhi has always been a kind person, since he has seen that Xue Yue has not mobilized The meaning of the theater guards simply followed his words.

So, just like that, Zhang Tianhai and others "escaped a catastrophe".

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Even if he "dodged a catastrophe", Zhang Tianhai didn't let himself relax, but called Zhou Fangjie and Li Yinglun to a meeting before they had rested.

The purpose of the meeting was to fully understand the situation around Changle Town. Zhou Fangjie was the first to lead the troops here, so there was no reason why he didn't know the situation here, so Zhang Tianhai wanted to catch this guy first and ask.

"Commander, Changle Town where we are located can be said to be the first gateway to the mountains east of Miluo County. The southeast of Changle Town is along the Miluo River. There is a place called Wukou Town, where the tomb of the Sichuan Army is stationed. A regiment at the base, from the perspective of the terrain, Wukou Town is surrounded by mountains on both sides, and only one Miluo River winds down. The Sichuan Army stationed here is easy to defend and difficult to attack. It may take a lot of effort to capture Wukou Town. That is to say, as far as the eastern battlefield is concerned, as long as Wukou Town is safe, our Changle Town is also safe." Zhou Fangjie talked eloquently.

"It is true in theory, and the analysis is very good. Continue." Zhang Tianhai said very satisfied.

"Theoretically speaking, our threat is from the west. It is precisely because of this objective factor that the war zone commander set up the supply line for the No.15 Army to pass through Changle Town, and even our supply defense task is not low. in Miluo County, an important town." Zhou Fangjie explained the problem directly and succinctly.

After hearing these words, Zhang Tianhai frowned instantly: Officer Xue is really not that kind. He thought it would be some kind of soy sauce, but he didn't expect that the task he received was an important task.

Of course, what Zhang Tianhai was thinking about was not just the issue of supply lines, but the more important issue of retreat.

At this stage, apart from the important route of Miluo County, the No.15 Army’s supply line is Changle Town. That is to say, if Miluo County is attacked by the Japanese army, then Changle Town is the only way for the No.15 Army to retreat. .

Thinking of this, Zhang Tianhai suddenly understood Chief Xue's intentions: If Chief Xue did not mobilize them, he would probably be thinking about three issues. One was to protect the rear wing of Miluo County; This involves the retreat of the No.15 Army; the third is that if the No.30 Third Division boldly advances westward, then they will be wiped out in Wukou Town!
"Wonderful, as expected of Chief Xue, he really is a genius." Thinking of this, Zhang Tianhai couldn't help clapping his hands.

"What did the commander-in-chief think of?" Zhou Fangjie was a little stunned. After all, he just thought that the mission he was sent here was to protect the No.15 Army's retreat, that's all.

"It's okay, I just thought of Chief Xue's intention." Zhang Tianhai said with a smile, "Continue to talk about the situation in Changle Town!"

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief." Zhou Fangjie responded. There are many people on the occasion, so he has to show face, "If Yingkou was not lost, we would definitely have a good job here, but now that Yingkou is lost, the Japanese soldiers can point directly at the Miluo County, our Changle Town is located in the rear of Miluo County, I am afraid it is a bit thankless..."

"It's okay, it's not a big problem. I remember that there seems to be a brigade of the Second Army that is in charge of security around Miluo County, right? This brigade seems to belong to the No. 20 Fifth Division? No matter how bad this brigade is, it can withstand the Japanese army. Attack in two days? The army that landed in the camp field cannot be a mechanized army. Now that the ridges in northern Hunan have been completely dug up, even the traffic routes have been greatly damaged. The Japanese army will not move too fast. These advantages are enough for us to make arrangements. Besides, guarding Miluo County is not our own business, and Guan Linzheng is much more anxious than us." Zhang Tianhai smiled, and the smile on his face gave people a sense of security. Very believable feeling.

"That's right, how could they not be in a hurry for the No.15 Army's own retreat? I guess at this moment, the reinforcements of the No.15 Army are already on the way." When he said this, Zhou Fangjie's expression had already relaxed. A lot.

"That's right, it's right to think so. Now we mainly let the troops of the Second Guard Regiment and the Third Guard Regiment be responsible for the security in the direction of Wukou Town and the maintenance of order in the city. The defense in the direction of Miluo County is mainly handed over to the guards. The first regiment is fine." Zhang Tianhai waved his hand and immediately made a decision.

"The commander-in-chief is wise!" Zhou Fangjie stood at attention first and saluted, followed by Li Yinglun.

It has to be said that the security force of the Ninth War Zone is still very united, just like it is now, once Zhang Tianhai made a decision, he immediately got the support of the other two officers.

Now that the Big Three have already decided, what else is there to discuss?Naturally, the meeting was over.

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So, here comes the question, is the No.15 Army really as Zhang Tianhai, Zhou Fangjie and others guessed, reinforcements are already on the way?

Of course, and urgently!
The reinforcements on this road are another brigade of Zhang Hanchu's No.20 Fifth Division, that is to say, the defense west of Miluo County has already invested the strength of one division of No.20 Fifth Division. This division is Guan Linzheng's starting unit... How can it not represent the importance of Guan Linzheng, the commander-in-chief?
Well, entrusting the rear of the entire group army to the small unit of the Ninth Theater Guard, Guan Linzheng probably can't do it-how can his lifeblood be held in the hands of friendly troops?What's more, this friendly army has just fought a fierce battle with the No.30 Third Division of the Japanese Army in Huangsha Town, Pingjiang County. Who can guarantee that they will recover [-]% of their combat effectiveness?
Anyway, Guan Linzheng can't guarantee...

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