War of Resistance

Chapter 521 The Battle of Hanzhuang
Since it was already decided to send Zheng Man back to Wuhan, it should be sooner rather than later. After all, the vanguard of the Japanese army gradually occupied the upper peak on the frontline battlefield.

If there is a slight deviation in history, the result may be disastrous for the young couple.

So, early the next morning, Zhang Tianhai selected four former veterans from the special service company to send Zheng Man back to Wuhan.

On the morning of the [-]th, when Zhang Tianhai selected four guards for Zheng Man, the Japanese army launched a fierce attack on the northern section of Jinpu Road.

The Japanese troops in Zaozhuang, Yixian, Shuiguo, Lincheng, and Hanzhuang, totaling more than [-] people, launched fierce attacks on the national army one after another.

First, the Japanese troops from Zaozhuang, Shuiguo, Lincheng, and Hanzhuang attacked Yixian County fiercely, while the Japanese army in Yixian County took advantage of the dawn to launch a fierce counterattack against the national army in an attempt to hide back under the control of the lost area. right.

The front lines are once again in flames.

On the outskirts of Hanzhuang, the frontline headquarters of the First Army.

The frontline headquarters of the First Army was set up in the outer positions of Hanzhuang, about 900 meters away from the Japanese army.

A few days ago, the front-line troops of the Japanese army advanced very fast, and many Japanese front-line troops with heavy weapons were strengthened. It didn't take long for the Japanese army to take down Hanzhuang near Yi County.

As a result, Yu Xuezhong's [-]st Army Division, which was originally defending the line from Guzhen to Wuhe in the southern section of the Jinpu Railway (short of an infantry regiment and a mountain artillery battalion), was ordered to march to Taierzhuang to participate in the battle around the [-]th in mid-April. fighting.

After Yu Xuezhong's first army was ordered to transfer away, the defense of Guzhen and other places was taken over by the Li Pinxian Department of the Gui Army (that is, the No.11 Army).

Originally, according to the above plan, the headquarters of the First Army got off at Chefushan Station on the Taizao Branch Line of the Longhai Railway ([-] miles away from Taierzhuang), but due to the enemy's Banyuan Division, Jigu Division, and unknown The enemy's reinforcements, together with the puppet army Li Shouxin's troops, launched a large-scale counterattack from Yanshan, Hongwawutun, and Yixian County.

As for the time of this counterattack, it was also the day when the First Regiment directly under the Third Theater was hit hard by Isoya Rensuke's division.

Therefore, Yu Xuezhong's department had no choice but to accept the order and get off the train directly at Taierzhuang Station.

However, the city defense regiment in Lanling Town, the county seat of Lanling County, is not strong in combat effectiveness. It can be said that the lines to the northeast of Pi County, the size of Liangbi, are all vacuum zones, and the situation is relatively critical. So that night, they It was stationed in Lanling Town and Pixian County.

After the line of Hanzhuang was in an emergency, Yu Xuezhong transferred back to the Army Shanpao Battalion on the front line of LY, and then led a brigade of troops to Hanzhuang for support.

On this day, it was the time when Yu Xuezhong led the 337th Brigade of the [-]th Division of his subordinates to build a position and wait for a turning point.

"Ring Ling Ling..."

As soon as the phone rang, Yu Xuezhong picked up the phone and said, "Hello, this is the frontline headquarters of the First Army. I am Yu Xuezhong. Please speak up if you have anything to say!"

A very low voice came from the other side of the phone, saying: "Hello, is this the First Army Commander Yu? I am Chen Li, the commander of the 20th Division of the Sichuan Army, and I am now under the order of Commander-in-Chief Sun of our No. [-] Second Army , come to accept your command, now the vanguard of our division is less than ten miles away from your army, and it will arrive within half an hour!"

After hearing the words, Yu Xuezhong immediately became excited, and he immediately said to the phone: "Mr. Chen, this way, after your troops arrive, we will immediately counterattack the enemy in Zaozhuang! We are waiting for your troops now has arrived!"

"Everything is waiting for the command of the commander. The headquarters of the 379th Brigade, the forward force of the 379th Division of the Sichuan Army, absolutely obeys the command. Regarding this matter, I have ordered the commander of the [-]th Brigade, Tao Zongbotao, to absolutely cooperate. Your army is attacking, and obey the commander's command." During the phone call, Chen Li's voice can be described as very serious.

"Okay, after your troops arrive, I will order the troops to bombard Hanzhuang!" Yu Xuezhong said happily.

For the strength of the first army in Hanzhuang, it is more than enough to defend the position, but according to the existing strength, it is still quite difficult.

After all, one regiment under the 337th brigade had more than one regiment and suffered heavy losses in other branch lines. Therefore, Yu Xuezhong's troops are not abundant now.

Although there is still a military mountain artillery battalion in hand that can support the frontline operations at any time, but after all, there is only one regiment in hand, which is more than enough for defense, but not enough for offense.

The strength of a regiment is not many, only about [-] people. Facing the Japanese troops stationed above Hanzhuang, there may be a large group, but with its fierce firepower, it is very likely that they will not even be able to get close to the village.

No, to be more precise, it is absolutely impossible to get close!
After all, as an experienced and excellent commander who has commanded countless battles, Yu Xuezhong also ordered the troops to launch a tentative attack on Hanzhuang, but the result was the Japanese army's ferocious attack. The firepower was suppressed, and it was almost impossible to lift his head.

From that moment on, Yu Xuezhong knew that either he would not attack, and if he wanted to attack, he must launch a general attack, at least one regiment or more troops would be required to be effective.

Otherwise, a small-scale attack will not only have no effect, but will kill people and kill them!

Therefore, Yu Xuezhong decided to join hands with Sun Zhen's troops in the Sichuan Army to take down Hanzhuang as soon as possible!

Hanzhuang, the nail wedged in the north of Yixian County and connected to Zaozhuang, must be pulled out, otherwise, this place will become the bridgehead for the Japanese army in Zaozhuang to reinforce Yixian!

Not long after, Tao Zongbo, commander of the 379th Brigade, the vanguard of the [-]th Division of the Sichuan Army, arrived with his troops.

After walking to the frontline headquarters of the First Army, Tao Zongbo gave a military salute to Yu Xuezhong, and said in his Mandarin with a Sichuan accent: "Hello, Commander Yu, I am here to accept the order of Master Chen. Commander, if there is anything wrong, just greet him as much as possible, there will never be a coward in the 379th Brigade of the Sichuan Army!"

Tao Zongbo is not tall, only about 1.6 meters 1.6, [-] meters [-]. In front of Yu Xuezhong, a tall northern man, it is indeed not enough. Only those ghostly eyes prove that, He is a person who relies on his brain to eat, not the kind of person who gets promoted by working hard.

Hmm... It seems that the last sentence is indeed nonsense. After all, who can be promoted to this position, who is a simple person?
"Very good." Yu Xuezhong nodded, and then directly ordered: "Brigade Commander Tao, you should immediately lead your troops into the position, familiarize yourself with the specific situation, and then have a general understanding of Hanzhuang. At that time, The Mountain Artillery Battalion of our first army will directly fire artillery on Hanzhuang. To cover our onslaught on Hanzhuang, we will dispatch one battalion, and your department will dispatch two battalions to attack Hanzhuang immediately. How about it?"

Yu Xuezhong is the officer and the deputy commander-in-chief of the Third Army. Regardless of his military rank or military position, Gao Tao Zongbo is not at 01:30. Moreover, he is ordered by the division commander to come to accept Under the command of the chief.

Now that Chief Yu has already said so much, does Tao Zongbo still have room to refute?Of course not!

Therefore, Tao Zongbo immediately stood at attention and saluted: "No problem, the humble staff will absolutely obey the commander's command and order!"

"Okay, come and take a look at the map of Hanzhuang." Before Yu Xuezhong got to the map of the headquarters, an electric light had clearly illuminated the outline on the map.

"Yes, sir." Tao Zongbo replied, and then followed behind Yu Xuezhong.

It was an enlarged map of Yi County and the vicinity of Hanzhuang, and Yu Xuezhong said, "Brigade Commander Tao, what we are here to attack here is Hanzhuang, the key point connecting Zaozhuang to Yi County.

Now whether it is Zaozhuang or Yixian, or the Japanese troops in Shuiguo, Lincheng and other places nearby, they have been restrained by our army. What we have to do now is to try to take Hanzhuang within one day!Buy time for Tang Enbo's army and Sun Lianzhong's army! "

Afterwards, Yu Xuezhong pointed to Hanzhuang with his right hand wearing a white command glove, and said: "The enemy of Hanzhuang now has about a brigade, that is, between 900 and [-] people. The strength of a regiment is absolutely unable to encircle the enemy of the department, let alone attack."

"I have decided that a battalion of the 337th Brigade and the 673rd Regiment of our First Army will be responsible for the attack. The enemy's firepower is the most fierce in the south. Your Sichuan Army can send two battalions to launch a fierce attack on the east and west sides of the enemy." Yu Xuezhong said bluntly. road.

"Yes! Sir!" Tao Zongbo responded, he must fight well in this battle, otherwise Commander-in-Chief Sun of the army group will be the only one to ask him. Need reinforcements!

"Before the battle begins, I will order the Shanpao Battalion to launch a heavy shelling on Hanzhuang to cover your two battalions to outflank the enemy. Anyway, at all costs, Hanzhuang must be captured as soon as possible!" , Yu Xuezhong clenched his hands into fists and punched lightly on the small blackboard where the map was set up.

"Understood, I will go and order the troops to prepare." After finishing speaking, Tao Zongbo was about to walk out of Yu Xuezhong's frontline headquarters.

But before he could go out, Yu Xuezhong called to him: "Brigade Commander Tao, let your remaining troops also enter the defensive position! If the situation is not good, the 673rd regiment of our department must immediately go forward to support of."

Tao Zongbo nodded slightly and said, "Yes, sir."

After finishing speaking, Tao Zongbo left the frontline headquarters of the First Army without looking back.

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