War of Resistance

Chapter 959 Trap
"Yoxi, continue to march according to the original plan! Tanaka Shengdao's [-]th Regiment is stationed in Lishan, Sonoda Yoshio's [-]th Regiment is stationed in Erfangzheng!" Shan Ditan said loudly, "The brigade and regiment headquarters and the troops directly under it stay behind Wutailing, execute immediately!"

"Hay!!" The chief of staff next to him responded.

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Soon, the news of the division of the Japanese forward troops into Erfang Zheng and Lishan reached the headquarters of the First Corps.

In the headquarters, Wu Yizhi and Xue Yue looked at each other with a smile, and said: "Commander-in-Chief, it seems that our inference is correct. After the Japanese army passed Wutai Ridge, they really began to divide their troops. We are proceeding in the direction we envisioned.”

"Things are indeed going in the direction we expected, and if we really want to annihilate this enemy force, we still need to take some precautions. For example, there is a Japanese special division waiting in Baishui Street. We Although one of their arms has been cut off, we haven't done it yet if they really lose their fighting power." Xue Yue turned his gaze to the direction of Baishui Street on the sand table, where small flags were densely planted on the sand table. The Japanese army also has the national army.

"Sir, what you mean is that we have to defend against the main force of the No. 20 Seventh Division of the Japanese Army, right?" Wu Yizhi said seriously, "But according to the terrain around here, and the Japanese Army has been fighting for a while, they I don't think it is very possible to quickly support Wanjialing."

Xue Yue touched his nose lightly, and said: "Don't underestimate any enemy, especially these little Japanese, their combat effectiveness is not weak. If they are allowed to join up with the Matsuura Division at a critical moment, it will cause us serious damage. A fatal blow. The defeat is like a mountain, not a joke."

"The commander-in-chief doesn't need to worry." Wu Yizhi adjusted his glasses, pointed to the northwest area of ​​Wanjialing, and continued: "Isn't there a first regiment of theater guards here? The regiment leader Zhang Tianhai also led troops to fight There are many victorious people, and there is no problem in handing over the last line of defense here to him."

"Brother Xiqi's idea is very good." Xue Yue defined it, "It's really not a big problem for Zhang Yulin's first regiment of theater guards to guard here. The most fearful thing now is that if the Japanese army on Baishui Street invades along the southeast, And Matsuura Junrokuro commanded his [-]th Division to attack northward, maybe there will be trouble then?"

"Even if there are troubles, we can't control them." Wu Yizhi gritted his teeth and said, "In order to annihilate this group of enemy troops, to inform the whole country of the brilliant record of annihilating the entire division of the Japanese army, and to inspire the determination of the Chinese people to resist Japan, sacrificing a reinforced regiment is fundamental. It’s nothing. We’ve already lost 30 troops in Songhu, and we’ve sacrificed so many elite troops in Nanjing, there’s no shortage of the first guard regiment!”

Xue Yue wanted to refute, but what Wu Yizhi said was indeed very reasonable, so he said: "Let's say that again! It is not easy to build an elite unit like the First Regiment of the War Zone Guards. It is not a last resort. When the time comes, don’t choose to sacrifice this army.”

Who is Wu Yizhi?He immediately heard the hesitation and reluctance in Officer Xue's words, so he said: "Sir, if you can not sacrifice, you must not sacrifice. But once the two enemy forces are facing each other , if you want to join forces in this mountain range, there is no more suitable unit than the First Guard Regiment."

"Oh? Please tell me your opinion." Xue Yue was not the kind of person who would not listen to opinions, so he hurriedly asked.

"My opinion is also very simple. The No.20 Seventh Division was originally a three-unit division. Compared with the ace field divisions like the [-]st Division and the [-]th Division It’s just that there are some things missing, and now we have removed an arm, if they want to advance towards Wanjialing, as long as our army sticks to Qilin Peak and Baishui Street, it will definitely cause them a lot of casualties.” Wu Yizhi pointed on the sand table.

Xue Yue didn't make a sound, he was listening to Wu Yizhi's analysis.

"Qilin Peak and Baishui Street are the key points. As long as we can inflict heavy damage on the No.20 Seventh Division here, so what if they can rush over? Can they beat the first regiment of the theater guard?"

Wu Yizhi talked eloquently, and then he pointed in the direction of Wanjialing, and continued: "Even if the powerful part of the 20th Division of the Japanese Army can launch a fierce attack on the [-]st Guards Regiment, they want to annihilate that kid Zhang Yulin I'm afraid it won't be easy, right? At that time, our large troops from the rear will catch up, and then join the Shangzhen Group in the direction of Baishui Street, and we will be able to take the No. The [-]th Division was wiped out in the mountains of Wanjialing."

Wu Yizhi's strategic conception is indeed grand and certain, which made Xue Yue feel a little shaken: Zhang Tianhai's First Guard Regiment of the Ninth War Zone is indeed an elite force, but if this elite force is sacrificed, It is worth it to get such a big victory.

As the saying goes, when there is something in the heart, there will be an expression on the face, Xue Yue is like this, and there is a wave of wavering on his face.

The wavering on Xue Yue's face was quickly caught by Chief of Staff Wu Yizhi, who said, "Even if Yaqing Honma doesn't have the guts to send the No. 20 Seventh Division to the southeast for reinforcements, then the first security regiment is placed in this position. It can support the two Cantonese troops on the front line at any time."

"Brother Xiqi's words are very reasonable. I am going to let Yu Jishi's No.70 Fourth Army serve as the main force of this offensive force, supplemented by the Cantonese Fourth Army and No.60 Sixth Army. The remaining division-level troops directly under the other corps It is the reserve team, especially the first regiment of the theater guards as the special reserve team, who will be on the top at critical moments, what do you think, Brother Xiqi?" Xue Yue analyzed.

Wu Yizhi nodded, and said: "I think that the commander's battle plan is very good. Except for the No. 70 Fourth Army, which can be regarded as the first main attack force, the combat effectiveness of the other troops may be far behind. Let them take the lead in this battle. It's the best. It's just that the first regiment of the guards has a good grasp of the combat direction. When the fighters appear at that time, let them go into battle immediately. We can't let the wolf of Matsuura escape from Wanjialing .”

"Yes, this is the arrangement for this battle." Xue Yue agreed, and he immediately said to the adjutant beside him: "Adjutant Yu, immediately order someone to call the first regiment of the theater guards and ask them to report their location immediately! At the same time, let them hurry Go to the vicinity of Shangjinling and wait for combat orders at any time!"

"Yes! Sir!" Adjutant Yu replied.

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Soon, this telegram from the headquarters of the First Corps in the Ninth Theater reached Zhang Tianhai, the head of the First Guard Regiment.

"Regimental seat! Commander-in-Chief Xue of the Corps General Headquarters called and asked where our troops are." A combat staff officer ran to Zhang Tianhai's side and reported.

"Ask so soon? It seems that Little Japan has already fallen into the trap." Zhang Tianhai smiled, and then took the telegram.

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