War of Resistance

Chapter 737 Chairman's Warrant

For Lieutenant General Doihara Kenji, there are too many strange things in this battle, and we can only wait until the end of this battle.

There was a steady stream of chasing soldiers behind him, and with the good military quality of the Japanese army, Kenji Doihara was also a little afraid of being bitten by the enemy behind and unable to escape.

"Whether we can win the final victory depends on whether we can survive these two days." Kenji Doihara sighed in his heart, and even his expression showed a trace of despair.

People who have something in their hearts can't always hide their expressions.

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So the two sides ran after each other for a whole night, and soon it was dawn.

It has to be said that there is still a huge military difference between the Chinese and Japanese armies-let’s not talk about other things, let’s just talk about the military quality, look at the speed of the Chinese and Japanese armies, and the difference in physical strength, command operations, etc. There are obvious differences in all aspects.

That night, Zhang Tianhai led this army and followed the Japanese army leisurely, but it was still like this. When the Japanese army broke through to the southwest of Lanfeng, they had already begun to prepare their positions, but the large army of the national army Still in a state of catching up.

The Japanese troops in front were digging trenches and other fortifications in turn, and Zhang Tianhai led this small army to squat around the periphery. It wasn't that he didn't want the troops to fire cold shots, etc., but that his shooting would inevitably reveal his position.

The little devil's artillery is not paper. Once the position is exposed, their artillery will definitely launch a very fierce artillery cover.

It's still a question whether Zhang Tianhai's dozens of people can hold on, let alone provoke others - it's not his style to provoke others.

Well, unless it is the kind of sure victory.

Hiding behind an inconspicuous bunker, Zhang Tianhai took down the binoculars hanging on his chest with dark circles under his eyes, stretched out timidly, and watched the situation of the enemy.

The place chosen by the Japanese army is naturally condescending, easy to defend and difficult to attack. After all, the officers of the Japanese army have basically received systematic military education, and the difference between them and the Chinese army is not as simple as one point or two.

In Zhang Tianhai's view, the level of the Japanese army's fortifications is quite high, point-to-point, corner-to-corner, and the fire support and coverage are quite in place. If it is to launch a frontal charge, then the national army will definitely have to pay Great casualties.

"This wave of little devils is very difficult..." Zhang Tianhai couldn't help but let out a long sigh. He originally wanted to hug these Japanese soldiers, but judging from the situation, he probably couldn't.

"Tuan Zuo, I have already called the military seat and reported our location in detail. But our troops still seem to have not arrived." Wang Liang reported.

"Don't rush. We have no other choice, let's just stare at them here! We are about 500 meters away from them now, and this distance is probably appropriate. From now on, our little team Let’s implement the rotation system for the troops! I’m on the first post now, and I’ll keep an eye on these little Japanese in units of two hours.” Zhang Tianhai finally made a decision. In his opinion, let their small army work hard. Some, if the goal of annihilating the Japanese army can be achieved, it is quite worthwhile.

"Yes, Tuan Zuo!" Wang Liang and others responded.

"That's it!" Zhang Tianhai waved his hands impatiently, and hurried them to sleep.

Zhang Tianhai knew that even if the troops of the No. 70 army arrived, the battle would definitely not start so soon.

However, what Zhang Tianhai never imagined was that he was not in command of this battle. All he could do was to lead the troops to track and locate the Japanese troops. In the hands of people like Qian and Xue Yue.

This day is already the early morning of May 5.

The news that Gui Yongqing's troops did not guard their positions according to the predetermined military combat plan, which led to the breakout of the Japanese army, quickly spread to Wuhan.

The National Army Command was dissatisfied with the failure of the troops in eastern Henan to attack and wipe out the enemies near Lanfeng and the deployment of the first theater within the time limit.

Ever since, on the morning of May 28, when Zhang Tianhai was leading a small force to watch the situation outside the Japanese army, Chiang Kai-shek issued a warrant: "The number of enemies near Lanfeng is no more than five or six thousand at most, and I use ten The siege of the two divisions is impossible, not only the troops are complicated, but each other is pushing the blame, and the defeat is at risk; even if it is conquered, it will be a laughing stock in the history of warfare. Please be resolute and quickly draw more than 6 divisions to the rear as a reserve team. And designate Li Tiejun (First Army), Li Hanhun (No.60 Fourth Army), and Yu Jishi (No.70 Fourth Army) to be responsible for clearing out the remnants of the enemy. Even if they break through a few points and rush out of the encirclement, I can fight with them Field battles are more feasible. At this time, the enemy army on the east road will rush westward within two or three days, and go straight out of Xuchang and Zhengzhou from Zhoukou, and the rear will be in danger. If our army does not plan early, such a large number of troops will be gathered Annihilation is very easy in a small area, and the Yellow River is bounded to the left. Wu Xi made a decisive decision and implemented it tonight, while rearranging the front and mobilizing troops just in case. With this intention, Xue Boling (Xue Yue) and Hu Zongnan were determined to follow, Do not delay."

The first theater issued the content of Chiang Kai-shek's warrant and the theater's measures in the form of telegrams to all armies.The measures are: "(29) Check the enemy in front of us. After days of fierce attacks, we are exhausted and will be able to solve them completely within a few days. Here is a comprehensive plan to deal with the enemy who is advancing westward. This is written by Brother Boling Yu Yanri ( That is, on the 80th, four divisions No.80, No.60, [-]th, and No.[-] were selected from the East Route Army, commanded by Army Commander Li Hanhun, and transferred to Qixian and Taikang at starry night as the general The reserve team also contacted the ministries of Huang Jie, Sun Tongxuan, Liu Ruming, and Li Xianzhou, and took the opportunity to attack the enemies of the western invaders. ([-]) Attack the military divisions in Quxingji and Sanyizhai, under the unified command of Commander-in-Chief Xue Boling, organize the front, And keep one of the strong ones, stick to the defense fortifications near Lanfeng, and prepare to fight against the East."

Chiang Kai-shek's order is also very simple. Probably the intention of the operation is that on May 29th, the Japanese army must be completely wiped out, and then open a breakthrough from the Japanese encirclement to break through!

This order was quickly passed on to the No. 70 First Army Headquarters, and then passed through the No. 70 First Army Headquarters to Zhang Tianhai's ears.

When he heard the news, it was after Zhang Tianhai fell into a deep sleep.

"Regimental seat, regimental seat, urgent telegram from the military department. It's a telegram forwarding Generalissimo Jiang's warrant!" When it came to important matters, the combat staff officer didn't make any changes, so he quickly woke up Zhang Tianhai to report the matter.

"What?! The chairman's order?!" Zhang Tianhai almost exclaimed, but he quickly calmed down again.

Because he knew exactly what his current position was like - not far from here was the forward position of the Japanese army, and their artillery was not ordinary.

If there is a conflict over this, it will be a big loss!
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